Designers create home office domains for 11 SWFL writers NAPLES, Fla. – When Naples author Jean Harrington sits down to work on her Deva Dunne detective series, she has a few requirements. To start, it must be quiet, with no … Continue reading →
Naples Daily News – April 23, 2015, NAPLES, Fla. – When Dottie Gerrity came to Naples in 1997, one of the first things she wanted to do was to learn more about her new community.Then, she wanted to find the … Continue reading →
First Book celebrates milestone in giving books to Collier kids Florida Weekly – March 19, 2015 First Book-Collier County has distributed more than 500,000 new books to pre-K Head Start children as well as kindergarten, first- and second-grade students in Title 1 … Continue reading →
Florida Weekly – February 26, 2015 First Book–Collier County celebrates the birthday of beloved children’s author Theodor Seuss Geisel (best known as Dr. Seuss) and invites the public to do the same while supporting youth literacy through its annual “Stay at Home … Continue reading →
Authors at home for third annual Writer’s Domain Florida Weekly – January 22, 2015 Avid readers everywhere are interested in the creative worlds of their favorite authors. What inspires them? Where do they write? Do they surround themselves with items … Continue reading →
First Book attracts diverse young readers locally Did you know that Collier County Public Schools serve a dynamic and diverse population of children? The three main ethnic groups (Hispanic – 47%, White – 37%, and Black – 12%) tell … Continue reading →
Join us at the upcoming Writer’s Domain on January 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Norris Home Furnishings! … Continue reading →
Sallie Williams has been selected as the 2014 Fundraising Executive of the Year for Collier County and will be honored with this award at the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Everglades Chapter National Philanthropy Day Celebration. The purpose of National Philanthropy … Continue reading →
Friends of Foster Children of Southwest Florida Help Create New Children’s Waiting Room The Friends of Foster Children of Southwest Florida (FFC), at the request of the Honorable Elizabeth Krier, and under the leadership of Vanessa Estrada, FFC Office and … Continue reading →
Kyle Zimmer, co-founder and CEO of First Book, to be honored by the National Book Foundation as the 2014 Literarian Medalist SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 The Literarian Award, now in its 10th year, honors individuals for a lifetime of achievement in … Continue reading →
