The 36th Annual
Book & Author Event
February 22-23, 2026
This Year's Authors
Sunday, February 22
Bookmark Donor Cocktail Reception with the Authors
Monday, February 23
5 Award-Winning Authors • Luncheon • Boutiques • Book Sales and Signings
The day includes a luncheon, talks from five acclaimed Authors, Boutiques, Book Sales and Author Book Signings
Check-In, Book Sales and Boutiques are open from
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
The authors will speak before and after lunch
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Download the Program Book
Bookmark donors are those who contribute to the event, at various levels, over and above attending the luncheon.
As a Bookmark donor at various levels, you will be invited to a Cocktail Reception with the authors on Sunday, February 22, the evening preceding the Book & Author luncheon.
Bookmark donors at the most generous levels will have the opportunity to spend even more quality time with the authors at an intimate Dinner following the Cocktail Reception.
The invitation has more information about the benefits of becoming a Bookmark donor.
B-JWLD NEW
Beth Solem, Metalsmith
Classy Bag Lady
Conscious Coterie NEW
Elegant Art Jewelry
First Class Bamboo Sheets
Jackeez & Nicolz
Jules & JC NEW
Kathy Kamei Designs
Love My Shawl
Owl Create Art NEW
Shelley's Fashions
Treasured Accessory
Twisted Beeswax Candles
Bev Gordon, Jan Lebovitz, Hannah Meyerson,
Linda Perlman, Lois Ross, Linda Ullman
Boutiques Chairs
Assorted Rolls and Sweet Butter
Salad
Southwest Wedge Salad
Iceberg Wedge, Blistered Corn, Cotija Cheese (served on the side), Heirloom Tomatoes, Pickled Red Onions, Cornbread Croutons (Nut Free, Gluten Free - without croutons - available on request)Â
with Southwest Ranch or Red Wine Vinaigrette (Dairy Free, Gluten Free)Â
Entrée
Pan-Roasted Organic Chicken Breast
Horseradish Whipped Potatoes, Dijon Poultry Demi-Glace, Roasted Whole Cremini Mushroom Garnish (Gluten Free, Nut Free)
or
Braised Mushroom & Spinach Penne
Fire-Roasted Tomato Sauce, Pepita Pesto, Wilted Kale, Mushrooms and Gluten-Free Penne (Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegetarian)
Dessert
Caramel Dark Chocolate BrowniesÂ
a Layered Torte with Walnuts (Gluten Free)
Volunteers are needed before, during and after the event!
To learn more or to volunteer, contact the Volunteer Committee chairs:
Laurie Burns • Terriann Kleiner • Kathleen Witkin
phxbavol@gmail.comÂ
For more information about this event: ​
phxbookandauthor@gmail.com • 480-535-0007
Event Chairs
Patti Grossman • Ileen Herberg • Brina Pepper
Proceeds from Book & Author 2026 will benefit the
Engineering the Future: BNC Chair in Engineering Science campaign