The 26th annual event raised $200,000 for the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County’s programs, offered to more than 27,000 adults, children and families each year. In excess of 550 guests turned out to hear award-winning author, poet and naturalist Diane Ackerman speak. Ackerman’s nonfiction book The Zookeeper’s Wife was made into a movie showing in theaters nationwide. ABOVE: (l-r) Brenda Medore, Ackerman and luncheon Chairwoman Bettina Young. Photo provided
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