Ruth Reichl, author of "My Kitchen Year: 136 Recipes that Saved My Life," will deliver the keynote address at the 23rd annual Literary Lions Gala on March 5, 2016. The Literary Lions Gala, the premier fundraising event for the King County Library System (KCLS) Foundation, will be held at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue. The event raises money to support literacy and learning programs at the library system's 48 libraries.
Nancy Pearl, renowned book expert and literary speaker, will once again emcee the event.
Reichl will entertain guests with stories about her last days as editor-in-chief of Gourmet Magazine. The celebrated New York author has written five memoirs, numerous cookbooks and one novel. She has hosted and produced many culinary programs for Food Network and PBS, served as a judge on Bravo's Top Chef Masters, and is a six-time James Beard Award winner for excellence in food journalism and criticism.
Pearl is a beloved Seattle celebrity and librarian who celebrates the written word with regular speaking engagements at bookstores and libraries across the country and on her monthly television program, "Book Lust with Nancy Pearl." She is a regular commentator on National Public Radio's "Morning Edition" and its NPR affiliate, KUOW Seattle and is the author of "Book Lust."
The Literary Lions Gala will feature 20 outstanding authors, fabulous food and wine, and opportunities to purchase books and tickets to several exclusive Author Salons. Guests who purchase the popular Salons will have the future opportunity to mingle with guest authors over refreshments in an intimate setting.
Last year, more than $300,000 was raised at the gala, which provides funding for programs and services that educate and inform children, youth and adults, enhancing the lives of residents throughout King County.
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