Glen Ellyn Children's Resource Center Hosts Author Mary Beth Keane at Literary Event Fundraiser

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Author Mary Beth Keane Shares her Latest Work The Half Moon at Glen Ellyn Children’s Resource Center’s Annual Literary Event Fundraiser
 
GLEN ELLYN, IL, February 27, 2024 — Glen Ellyn Children’s Resource Center (GECRC) welcomes acclaimed author Mary Beth Keane to its annual Literary Event Fundraiser, held on Thursday, April 18 at Glen Oak Country Club. Proceeds will support GECRC’s efforts to empower more than 300
under-resourced children living in the greater Glen Ellyn community to realize their full potential through after-school and summer tutoring and mentoring programs.
 
The event is held in partnership with The Bookstore of Glen Ellyn and generosity from our friends at Glen Ellyn Bank & Trust. Additional support comes from many other loyal businesses and community partners in Glen Ellyn.
 
“We are delighted to welcome Mary Beth Keane, author of The Half Moon as our guest at the 2024 Literary Event,” says Janis Pfister, GECRC Board Member and Literary Event Chair. “Named one of the most anticipated books of 2023 by Vogue and Entertainment Weekly, The Half Moon is a compelling read that explores relationships, small town familiarity, and life changing choices, as told by a master storyteller. We are looking forward to an entertaining and sociable evening!”
Keane is also the New York Times bestselling author of Ask Again, Yes, named as the 2019 Tonight Show Summer Reads Choice.
 
Tickets are $80 in advance or $90 at the door, and include light bites and a beverage. A cash bar and exciting raffle items will also be available. The event takes place Thursday, April 18 from 6:30 – 9:00 pm at Glen Oak Country Club, 21W451 Hill Ave., Glen Ellyn, IL. Tickets can be purchased online now at https://literary24gecrc.givesmart.com/ or www.gecrc.com, or in person at The Bookstore, 475 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn, IL. The Bookstore is selling a ticket to the event with a copy of The Half Moon for $100. All proceeds will benefit Glen Ellyn Children’s Resource Center.
 
About Glen Ellyn Children’s Resource Center (GECRC)Glen Ellyn Children's Resource Center (GECRC) offers out-of-school programming that empowers under-resourced K-12 students to meet state and local standards for academic and social-emotional learning; involves students in activities that enrich learning; and connects families to schools and other resources necessary to support student success and well-being. GECRC programs make space where students, their parents, educators, and community members can develop mutually enriching relationships that support and inspire learning and growth. GECRC regularly seeks volunteer tutors. Learn more at www.gecrc.com. For more information about this event, contact Janis Pfister, Literary Event Chair, at jpfister706@gmail.com.