The SAL Gala will feature a lively reception and delicious multi-course dinner, an engaging program, and live and online silent auctions of irresistibly unique literary experiences and treasures.

Cocktail attire

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REGISTRATION

Registration is now open and closes on Friday, March 9. Purchase tickets and learn more here.

This year, we are offering tickets on a tiered level. We ask that you purchase a ticket at the level in alignment with your financial capacity. The fair market value of the goods and services provided at each ticket level is $125 per ticket, which covers venue and meal costs. All additional costs are a charitable contribution to help support more accessible events and are tax deductible by law. As we work to make our organization and fundraising practices more equitable, we are experimenting with new ways to reach our community and gather support for the programs you know and love. Thank you for your support!

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SILENT AUCTION

Our 2026 SAL Gala Silent Auction will take place online during the week of the gala. You’ll be able to bid on irresistible literary delights, whether you’re attending the gala in-person or supporting SAL from wherever you are. Check back soon for more details!

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WITH HEARTFELT THANKS TO…

Our 2026 SAL Words Bloom Committee

Brooke Williams, Co-Chair
Dana Bettinger, Co-Chair
Debra D. Dahlen
Gracie Doyle
Sunny Hong
Susan Long-Walsh
Anne-Phyfe Palmer
Jane Park
Heather Pogue
Naria Santa Lucia
Chris Schluep
Padmaja Vrudhula
Megan Watts
Maria West

Board of Directors

Kiran Griffith, President
Leigh Toner, Vice President
Sean Coury, Treasurer 
Karen Maeda Allman, Secretary  

Lauri Conner | Debra D. Dahlen | Jim Duncan | Sunny Hong | Mo Katibeh
Susan Long-Walsh | Kelli MartinJamie Miller| Nisha Nariya
Cambrie Nelson | Eric Gerard Parsons | Naria Santa Lucia | Karen Schartman 
Sheehan Sullivan | Megan Watts | Brooke Williams | Padmaja Vrudhula