The Gala will feature New York Times best-selling & award winning authors. It will take place on Friday, February 17, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m at the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island, 4750 Amelia Island Parkway, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Celebrity Authors

David Baldacci, NYT best-seller and AIBF Honorary Chair

Kate Quinn, NYT best-seller known for her works of historical fiction
Scott Turow, NYT best-seller and lawyer; author of 14 bestselling works

Jeannette Walls, NYT best-seller and journalist; author of The Glass Castle and other works

Event Schedule

6:00 – 7:00 pm: Open-Bar Cocktail Reception with Celebrity Authors
7:00 – 8:00 pm: Seated Dinner with Live Auction
8:00 – 8:45 pm: Scott Turow Featured Author Discussion and Q&A
8:45 pm: Celebrity Author Book Signing

We welcome literary stars to our island for an elegant evening of fine food, drink, entertainment and our legendary live auction.

Gala tickets are $225 per person.

We have a select number of Celebrity Author table tickets available for $525 per person.