Bestselling author to speak at March 24 literacy luncheon
Kristy Woodson Harvey, a New York Times bestselling author, will be the featured speaker at the 34th annual Lunch for Literacy on Tuesday, March 24, at Oak Ridge High School. (photo:Submitted )
The luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, at Oak Ridge High School.
Harvey’s works have received numerous honors, including Good Morning America’s Buzz Pick, Southern Living’s Most Anticipated Reads, and Katie Couric’s Featured Books.
Her writing has appeared in Southern Living, Parade, Traditional Home and USA Today.
Funds raised will support literacy initiatives in Oak Ridge and the surrounding community by awarding grants to projects proposed by schools and nonprofits.
“Attendees come to this event expecting to learn something important and be changed in some way,” said Altrusa member T.J. Cardwell. “It is also an opportunity to see longtime friends while helping our community. Every cent we make is invested back into the community as grants to improve literacy.”
TNBank, the 2026 presenting sponsor of Lunch for Literacy, will again present a scholarship to an Oak Ridge High School student.
Tickets are available for $60 at TNBank, 401 S. Illinois Ave., Oak Ridge.
For group reserved seating, contact wessel.sandram@gmail.com. Tickets include a catered lunch by Fire and Salt, a presentation by Harvey, opportunities to purchase signed books, and the option to pre-order her latest novel, “Summer State of Mind,” which will be released in May.
