2025
with Susan Page
New York Times Bestselling Author and
Washington Bureau Chief of USA TODAY
Thank you to everyone who attended LitLUNCH! in 2025!
More than 250 guests enjoyed the 15th annual LitLUNCH! event, featuring Susan Page, best-selling author and USA Today Washington Bureau chief. In a lively and insightful presentation, Page discussed her recent book, The Rulebreaker: The Life and Times of Barbara Walters, highlighting Walters’ trailblazing career and the lasting impact she had on women in media.
Held on Feb. 21 at the new Pier Sixty-Six, this year’s LitLUNCH co-chairs were Laurie M. Ernest-Jones and Marianna Seiler DeJager. Honorary Chair was Gale Butler, who served as chair of the first LitLUNCH!, which was held at Pier Sixty-Six’s Pier Top lounge.
Guests had the opportunity to bid on a unique live auction that included roundtrip JetBlue airline tickets for two guests to Washington, D.C. for cocktails with Susan Page at the Watergate Hotel, as well as a multi-package raffle.
Proceeds support Broward County Library literacy programs, including the Career Online High School, which was highlighted at the luncheon.
When:
Friday, February 21, 2025
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where:
Pier Sixty-Six
Aviva Ballroom
2301 SE 17th Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
About the Author
Susan Page is an award-winning journalist and a best-selling author. As the Washington Bureau chief of USA TODAY, she covers the White House and national politics. She is also the author of several biographies of formidable women, including her latest, The Rulebreaker: The Life and Times of Barbara Walters. To learn more about Susan, visit susanpagedc.com.
Presenting Sponsor
The Haller Foundation
2025 Honorary Chair
Gale Butler
2025 Co-Chairs
Laurie M. Ernest-Jones
Marianna Seiler DeJager
Individual Tickets - $150
Premium Tables - $1,750
One table for 10 with prominent seating
A complimentary glass of wine upon entry
Name of choice displayed on your table sign
Photo opportunity for the entire table with the author
10 books autographed by the featured author
10 event-themed favors
Choice of wine served with lunch for each table guest
For sponsorship information, please email Robert Ahlness.
To donate a silent auction item, please send us an
email.
Thank you to everyone who attended LitLUNCH! in 2024!
More than 200 guests enjoyed the 14th annual LitLUNCH! event in 2024, featuring New York Times bestselling author Victoria Christopher Murray, who spoke about her recent books, The First Ladies and The Personal Librarian. The literary event, which raised more than $50,000 for Broward County Library programs and services, was presented by The Haller Foundation, and co-chaired by Laurie M. Ernest-Jones and Marianna Seiler. Attendees had the opportunity to bid on a unique live auction to place a name in the author’s next book, as well as a multi-package raffle with a JetBlue Vacations drawing. To stay up to date with LitLUNCH! 2025, make sure to sign up for our e-newsletter here.
