Legendary horror writer Stephen King will kick off the 16th annual U.S. Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington in September.

The 68-year old author will open the festival’s main stage with a presentation and recognition from the Library for his lifelong work promoting literacy.

The festival is an annual event that celebrates the world of literature by assembling best-selling authors for panel discussions, book signings, and meet and greets with fan.

Other notable authors set to appear later in the day on the main stage are; Watergate legend Bob Woodward, author Shonda Rhimes, the the creator and executive producer of the TV medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy” and former basketball star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar who is an accomplished author in his own right.