The Foundation’s Annual Authors Dinner is a unique cultural event that honors authors and spotlights the Bay Area’s literary tradition. For one magical night in May 2022, guests were gathered outdoors at the historic Claremont Hotel for a glamorous gala featuring a lively meet-the-authors reception, an epicurean meal seated next to one of our honored authors, and a festive program. Guests took home lasting memories and a celebrated author’s book. This year, the Cody Award was given to the Bay Area Book Festival for their outstanding work in illuminating our community’s literary landscape. Proceeds from this event support the Berkeley Public Library. (Photos by Eurydice Thomas.)