The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County hosted New York Times bestselling author Tayari Jones, who spoke to an audience of 600 book lovers. Jones’ novels include Kin (2026), An American Marriage (2018), Silver Sparrow (2011), The Untelling (2005) and Leaving Atlanta (2002). The signature fundraiser, the coalition’s 35th, raised $250,000 to benefit local literacy programs. Jones was named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2026. ’We were grateful to have a sold-out crowd come together to celebrate inspired storytelling while raising awareness and funds for literacy in our community,’ said Kristin Calder, Literacy Coalition CEO. L-R: Mary Windle, Caron Dockerty, Brenda Medore, Jones, Margaret Blume, Lisa White, Sacha McGraw and Janet Donovan. Photo provided by Tracey Benson Photography
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