Brooks’ Bestsellers Include Horse, March, Caleb’s Crossing, People of the Book, and Year of Wonders
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla., Feb. 14, 2024 – Known for her impeccably researched historical novels, Australian-born author Geraldine Brooks will share her journey from journalist to novelist at the 33rd Annual Love of Literacy Luncheon presented by Bank of America. The popular fundraiser is set for 11:30 a.m., April 11, 2024, at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach.
Brooks won the Pulitzer Prize in fiction in 2006 for her novel March. Her novels People of the Book, Caleb’s Crossing and The Secret Chord all were New York Times bestsellers. Her first novel, Year of Wonders, is an international bestseller, translated into more than 25 languages and currently optioned for a limited series by acclaimed actress Olivia Coleman’s production company. Prior to writing novels, Brooks was a journalist at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Wall Street Journal.
Brooks’ latest critically acclaimed novel is Horse. Based on the remarkable true story of the record-breaking thoroughbred, Lexington, who became America’s greatest stud sire, the book is described as “a gripping, multi-layered reckoning with the legacy of enslavement and racism in America.” The Coalition has copies of this book available for a $10 donation.
Individual luncheon tickets are $175 or $1,750 for a table of 10. Sponsorship levels are detailed here and at /event/love-of-literacy-luncheon/. The annual Love of Literacy Luncheon is typically a sold-out event, so those interested in participating are encouraged to purchase their tickets, table, or sponsorship early.
“We are thrilled to celebrate literacy with many business and community leaders in the county at this inspiring event,” said Kristin Calder, CEO of the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County. “There is a great literacy need in our community, and support from all who attend goes a long way to helping the Coalition provide and support life-changing literacy programs.”
The luncheon, co-chaired by Telsula C. Morgan of Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A. and Lindsay Reinhart of Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A., is the Literacy Coalition’s signature event. It brings the community together to increase awareness of significant literacy needs and raise crucial funds to support literacy programs for children and adults from Jupiter to Boca Raton to Belle Glade.
In addition to Presenting Sponsor Bank of America, the Coalition is grateful for the support of:
- Platinum Sponsor: Brenda Medore, Pam & Duke Reyes
- Diamond Sponsors: Nancy & Tim Haviland, Nan Johnson and Robin Muir; Kosinski Family Foundation and The Robinson Family Foundation
- Gold Sponsors: Gentle Medicine Associates, Inc., GL Homes, Greenberg Traurig, P.A., Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A., Karen Rogers, SCAPS Medical, LLC, Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. and The Palm Beach Post.
- Silver Sponsors: Akerman, LLP, Cozen O’Connor, First Horizon Foundation, Barbara & Len Gray, Stephanie Kahlert, Lynn University, Lytal Reiter Smith Ivey & Fronrath, Nason, Yeager, Gerson, Harris & Fumero, P.A., Bernadette O’Grady/WPTV 5, and US Bank.
For more information about luncheon tickets, sponsorship opportunities and program recognition, please contact Dawn Larkin at 561-767-3370 or Communications@LiteracyPBC.org. To learn more about the Coalition’s literacy programs and volunteer opportunities, please visit www.LiteracyPBC.org.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Kristin Calder
(561) 767-3362 (Direct)
(561) 635-8423 (Mobile)
E-mail: kcalder@literacypbc.org
About the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County
A recipient of the coveted 4-star Charity Navigator rating for 14 consecutive years, the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County works to improve the quality of life in our community by promoting and achieving literacy. In Palm Beach County, more than half of all third graders are not reading on grade level and 22% of adults aged 16 and older lack basic literacy skills and can’t fill out a job application or read a bus schedule. Through extensive outreach and collaboration with a network of community partners, the Literacy Coalition strives to ensure that individuals who need to improve their literacy skills receive the help they need. By providing services to 55,967 adults, children and families each year, the Literacy Coalition’s goal is for every child and every adult in Palm Beach County to be able to read.
