Best known for his long time best selling book "The Notebook," Omaha native Nicholas Sparks returns to Nebraska for a one night appearance at the Lied Center on October 2nd.

Now with over 50 million copies of his books in print, literary sensation Nicholas Sparks is a publishing Cinderella story come true. He is a New York Times #1 bestselling author with 15 books to his name; a recent Entertainment Weekly poll declared him their readers' #1 choice for favorite author; People called him America's "Sexiest Author."

Sparks will be presenting in honor of Lincoln Lighthouse's 20th anniversary. Lighthouse is an After-School support program for middle and high school youth. Sponsored by Doane College, Lincoln Public Schools, Lazlo's, Nebraska Book Store, and Union Bank.