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Thank you for joining us at The Jerome for Book Ball 2024– it was a fabulous evening with Michael Lewis! Book Ball raises critical funds to support Aspen Words programs including writers in the schools, scholarships for aspiring writers and community talks with Pulitzer Prize-winning authors. Book Ball 2025 TBA.

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About the Keynote Speaker

Michael Lewis is the best-selling author of “Liar’s Poker,” “Moneyball,” “The Blind Side,” “The Big Short,” “The Undoing Project,” “The Fifth Risk” and “Going Infinite.” He lives in Berkeley, California, with his family.

Photo credit: Tabitha Soren

Aspen Words Leadership Award to be presented to Tom Bernard.

BOOK BALL

Thursday, June 20, 2024

5:45-9:30 p.m. MT

ASPEN WORDS ANNUAL BENEFIT DINNER

Featuring

Michael Lewis

Thursday, June 20, 2024
Hotel Jerome Grand Ballroom

Leadership award to be presented to Tom Bernard.

Thank you to our host committee!

Lisanne and Jim Rogers
Andrea and Chris Bryan
Erin Lentz
Ellie Knaus and Adam Sztykiel
Sue and Ron Hopkinson
Suzanne Bober and Steve Kahn

*Please note there are no refunds for tickets or tables

Book Ball FAQ

What does my ticket/table support?

Annually, our small team hosts dozens of events serving over 8,700 participants. These include adult and youth writing workshops, an author speaker series, writers residencies, a literary award celebrating fiction with social impact, a community read, and more! Your contribution helps support:

  • Writers conference scholarships for emerging writers from historically underrepresented groups.
  • Free poetry slam workshops for middle and high school students in the Roaring Fork Valley.
  • Free tickets for educators and students to attend all events, virtual or in-person.
  • Community book club discussions and Red Brick lawn events.
Annually, our small team hosts dozens of events serving over 8,700 participants. These include adult and youth writing workshops, an author speaker series, writers residencies, a literary award celebrating fiction with social impact, a community read, and more! Your contribution helps support:
  • Writers conference scholarships for emerging writers from historically underrepresented groups.
  • Free poetry slam workshops for middle and high school students in the Roaring Fork Valley.
  • Free tickets for educators and students to attend all events, virtual or in-person.
  • Community book club discussions and Red Brick lawn events.