MacArthur Fellowship recipient, New York Times bestselling author and two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward will headline the Madison Public Library Foundation’s spring fundraiser, Lunch for Libraries, on May 5.
The event takes place at the Monona Terrace Convention Center, with tickets to the luncheon set at $150. Attendees will receive a signed hardcover copy of Ward’s new book, “Witness and Respair.”
Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Wisconsin Book Festival’s year-round public author programming. Tickets will go on sale on Feb. 24.
“Jesmyn is an incredible author for the 15th edition of Lunch for Libraries, “ Conor Moran, executive director of the Madison Public Library Foundation, said in a statement.
“Hosting her for this event that gathers so many library lovers is a perfect way to honor her impact on the American literary scene and make Madison part of the national landscape. Lunch for Libraries raises money to keep our outstanding author events free and open to the public. I can’t think of a better person to bring us together.”
