Save the Date!

Friday, February 19, 2027

Pier Sixty-Six

Aviva Ballroom

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About LitLUNCH!

This celebrated event includes a complimentary glass of wine upon entry, followed by book signings, a multi-course luncheon, raffle drawings and an engaging presentation by an acclaimed author. LitLUNCH! marks the yearly launch of the Broward Public Library Foundation's Literary Feast fundraising season, which will continue with LitLIVE! on Friday, April 9, 2027 and culminate the evening of Saturday, April 10 with A Night of Literary Feasts, each featuring 10-12 renowned and best-selling authors.

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LitLUNCH! 2026 featured Publisher, Speaker, Entrepreneur and USA TODAY Bestselling Author

Zibby Owens

When:

Friday, February 20, 2026

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

 

Where:

Pier Sixty-Six

Aviva Ballroom

2301 SE 17th Street

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Side-by-side image featuring a smiling author seated and resting her chin on her hand on the left, and the book cover for Blank by Zibby Owens on the right. The cover has a teal background with the title spelled out in large white letters partially buried under a pile of crumpled paper, with the author’s name at the top.

Zibby Owens is the bestselling author of Blank: A Novel, Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature, and the children’s book Princess Charming. Recently, Zibby edited the anthology On Being Jewish Now: Reflections from Authors and Advocates which was on the which was on the USA TODAY's Best-selling Booklist for 23 weeks. Zibby also hosts the award-winning daily podcast Totally Booked with Zibby and the new TV show Totally Booked on JBS (Jewish Broadcasting Service) which airs Thursdays at 7:30 pm E.T. She owns an independent bookstore in Santa Monica, CA as well as an esteemed boutique publishing house, all part of Zibby Media. In addition, Zibby coordinates literary events and retreats, often held in the South Florida Region.


Follow Zibby on her bestselling Substack “Zibby’s Highlights” or on Instagram at @zibbyowens.


Presenting Sponsor

The Haller Foundation


2026 Co-Chairs

Laurie M. Ernest-Jones

Marianna Seiler DeJager



For sponsorship information, please email Robert Ahlness.


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