Past Events
Authors for Literacy Dinner & Auction
Authors for Literacy Dinner & Auction
Literacy Together’s largest annual event is the Authors for Literacy Dinner & Auction. This event features a presentation by a New York Times best selling author, cocktail hour, three-course dinner, live auction, and book signing. Taking place each year, over 400 people attend this inspirational event. Featured authors have included:
- Lisa See, 2024
- Silas House, 2023
- Delia Owens, 2022
- Daniel Wallace, 2019
- Barbara Kingsolver, 2018
- Ann Patchett, 2017
- Wiley Cash, 2016
- David Baldacci, 2015
- James Patterson, 2014
- Charles Frazier & Brian Lee Knopp, 2013
- Jill Conner Browne, 2012
- Ron Rash, 2011
- John Hart, 2010
- Sara Gruen, 2009
- Elizabeth Kostova, 2008
Adult Spelling Bee
Adult Spelling Bee
Literacy Together’s spring fundraising event was the adult Spelling Bee – we have retired the spelling bee for the time being.
This wasn’t your average spelling bee! It has a 28-year history in Asheville, and each year featured a different theme. Teams of three adults each fielded by local businesses, book clubs, media outlets, and neighborhoods. The competition is fierce, spirited and outrageous. Audience members cheer on their favorite teams and enjoy the show, complete with a comedian emcee. Prizes are awarded to all spellers and select audience members.
Some of the previous themes and winners:
Some of the previous themes and winners:
- 2019 Beauty and the Bee – The Spelling Beasts – Soomo Learning
- 2018 Don’t Worry, Bee Happy – The Buzz Killz – Malaprops Bookstore & Cafe
- 2017 To Bee or Not to Bee – Just Deserts – Pack Memorial Library
- 2016 The Queen Bee – The Diadasias – Warren Wilson College
- 2015 You Won’t Bee-lieve It! – The Diadasias – Warren Wilson College
- 2014 Bee in Harmony – Malaprop’s Bookstore & Cafe