Literary Feast 2024 Recap

Gail and Bob Bulfin and Lois and John Schmatz

Overview of Welcome Reception guests

Joey Crawford, author Aida Rodriguez and Diana Verity

Author Lisa Lutoff-Perlo with Tameka Hobbs

On Saturday, April 13, the Broward Public Library Foundation held its 35th annual Literary Feast with 10 acclaimed authors: James R. Benn, Alex DeMille, Kristin Harmel, Leah Lax, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, Thomas Mallon, Aida Rodriguez, Jonathan Santlofer, Lisa Unger, and Michelle Wildgen. Over 300 guests attended the Welcome Reception at Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach, followed by dinners at restaurants and clubs, including Lona at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach, Lenore Nolan Ryan Cook School and Catering, Tower Club, Serafina, and La Fuga at The Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel.

Thank you to all attendees and a special thank you to our generous sponsors:

•Maya Angelou Presenter Sponsor: Helen Ingham Foundation

•LitLIVE! Presenting Sponsor: Nova Southeastern University

•Toni Morrison Welcome Reception Sponsor: JM Family Enterprises

•Ana Maria Matute Silent Auction Sponsor: Ryder System, Inc.

•Miguel de Cervantes Literary Sponsor: The Haller Foundation

•Agatha Christie Tier Sponsors: Amazon . com; Cathy & James Donnelly Charitable Fund/Castle Group; Florida Power & Light; Susie & Alan B. Levan Family Foundation, Moss Foundation; and Tripp Scott Attorneys at Law

•Ralph Ellison Tier Sponsors: Comcast, Farlie Turner Gilbert & Co.; GrayRobinson, P.A.; Nicole & Marty Hanaka; Elizabeth & Jonathan Malkin; Publix Super Markets Charities; and UnitedHealthcare

•Mark Twain Valet Sponsors: Brainfuse, Inc.; Humana; OverDrive; and Weston Financial Advisors

•Authors Circle Sponsors: Baker & Taylor; BNY Mellon Wealth Management; Cheryl Balaban of Edward Jones Investments; Steven & Robin Chess; Indie Author Project (Lyrasis); Connie & Theo Folz; Ingram Content Group; Kunin Associates; Marquis George MacDonald Foundation; Midwest Tape | hoopla Digital; Playaway Products; Lois & John Schmatz; Marty & Caryl Shuham; Thorndike Press from Gale; and Women's Wisdom Circle

•In-Kind Sponsors: Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale and Lifestyle Media Group (Media); JetBlue Vacations (Vacation); Two Men & A Truck (Logistics); Alore Event Firm (Décor)

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