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Celebration of Education
Written By: Anna Norton, The Literacy and Learning Center | Issue: September 2024
Author Shelby Van Pelt brings her tale of learning, loss, and redemption to a special fundraiser Sunday, September 15, at Wildcat Cliffs Country Club.
Shelby Van Pelt
Calling all book lovers and education advocates! The Literacy & Learning Center is thrilled to announce its fall fundraiser, featuring Shelby Van Pelt, the acclaimed author of the Instant New York Times Bestseller Remarkably Bright Creatures.
Save the Date: 5:30 P.M. Sunday, September 15, at Wildcat Cliffs Country Club. Cost is $175 per person, and patron packages are available.
Get ready to be enthralled by Van Pelt’s heartwarming and thought-provoking insights on education, literacy, and her personal writing journey.
Her book, Remarkably Bright Creatures, narrates the story of a widow’s unique friendship with an octopus while she searches for answers about her son’s disappearance. This unique and creative story is a beautifully written tale of loss, resilience, and unexpected connections that can spark joy and hope even in the darkest times.
Van Pelt’s elegant prose brings the characters and the aquarium setting to life, making Remarkably Bright Creatures a captivating read that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.
Her literary debut has taken the world by storm. In recognition of her exceptional work, Van Pelt was awarded the prestigious Heartland Prize for Fiction and the McLaughlin-Esstman-Stearns First Novel Prize from The Writer’s Center in 2023. With over a million copies sold and a year spent dominating the New York Times Hardcover Bestseller list, Remarkably Bright Creatures is a testament to Van Pelt’s captivating storytelling talent.
By attending this event, you’re not just in for a delightful evening of literature, but you’re also making a significant contribution to the Literacy & Learning Center’s cause.
And, if you visit the Literacy & Learning Center’s Facebook page and like and share our post about the celebration from now through September 4 (Don’t forget to TAG us!), you’ll be entered into a drawing for a free copy of Remarkably Bright Creatures. And you can bring your book to our fall fundraiser, Celebration of Education, for Shelby to sign!
Take advantage of this opportunity to celebrate education and enjoy a captivating author talk with a rising literary star while you support a worthy cause!
For more information, visit theliteracyandlearningcenter.org/events or email [email protected].
