Authors Dinner

Authors Dinner

2024 Authors Dinner

The Foundation’s Annual Authors Dinner is a unique cultural event that honors authors and spotlights the Bay Area’s literary tradition. This year on Sunday, March 3 over 250 guests gathered after-hours at the Central Library for a glamorous gala featuring a lively meet-the-authors reception, an epicurean meal seated with our honored authors, and a festive program with emcee Brian Watt, KQED’s award-winning Morning News Radio anchor. Authors were introduced by Emmy winner Linda Schacht and celebrated authors RC Barnes and Vanessa Hua. High points of the evening included the presentation of the Foundation’s 2024 Cody Award to CalMatters and a special video celebrating the Claremont Branch’s 100th year! Check back soon to view a gallery pictures.

  • Photo by Shanette Kay Photography
  • Photo by Shanette Kay Photography
  • Photo by Shanette Kay Photography
  • Photo by Shanette Kay Photography
  • Shanette Kay Photography
  • Shanette Kay Photography
  • Shanette Kay Photography
  • Photo by Shanette Kay Photography
  • Photo by Shanette Kay Photography
  • Photo by Shanette Kay Photography
  • Photo by Shanette Kay Photography
  • Photo by Shanette Kay Photography
  • Photo by Shanette Kay Photography
  • Photo by Shanette Kay Photography
  • Photo by Shanette Kay Photography
  • Photo by Shanette Kay Photography
  • Photo by Shanette Kay Photography
  • Photo by Shanette Kay Photography
  • Photo by Shanette Kay Photography
  • Photo by Shanette Kay Photography
  • Photo by Shanette Kay Photography
  • Photo by Shanette Kay Photography
  • Photo by Shanette Kay Photography
  • Photo by Shanette Kay Photography

Photos by Shanette Kay Photography

2023 Authors Dinner Recap

Among the 2023 honored authors was a MacArthur Fellow and master of graphic storytelling, a California judge and PBS commentator, a renowned economist who examines why wealth is leaving us unsatisfied, and a young adult writer whose book is among the 50 most banned in America. Honorary Chair for the evening was biologist and Nobel laureate Jennifer Doudna, and the Cody award was presented to The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, an international treasure in our own backyard.

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