Author at a book signing event at a table covered with a blue tablecloth, displaying stacks of books, informational flyers, and a laptop, with people waiting in line.
A woman walking past a chalkboard sign outside a brick building with open white double doors. The sign has colorful writing promoting people and stories, notable words, and a quote by Susan Choi.
Group of seven people standing in front of bookshelves at an event, with some holding books titled "Flashlight."
A person with brown hair wearing a patterned shirt playing a black C. Bechstein grand piano in a room with wooden flooring and blue walls.

With gratitude to Susan Choi whose outstanding presentation lit up the afternoon.

Many thanks to our sponsors and ticket buyers, whose generosity is spreading warmth, connection, and possibility through literature and shared discussion.

Thanks to you we reached our goal and raised over $20,000

We Thank You & look forward to seeing you again “in the afternoon light” for People & Stories/Gente y Cuentos

Click to Watch "Notable Words" video featuring Susan Choi

$5,000 Spirit of Sarah Sponsorship

- Alison Cornell - In memory of Macgyver, Che, Jana, and Pebbles

$2,500 - Literary Leader Sponsorship

‍ ‍ - Tyler & Cheyenne Caton

$1,500 Benefactor Sponsorship

- Charles Busuttil

- Darcy Donahue

- Lynne Fagles

$750 Book Lover Sponsorship

- Ted & Jane Boyer

$500 Bright Light Sponsorship

- Charlotte Friedman & Andrea Honore

- Lear & Pannepacker, LLP

- Richard & Debra Rudman

- Jane Scott‍

- Verus Construction

Logo of Lear & Pannepacker, LLP with the text 'Certified Public Accountants & Advisors'
Logo for Verus Construction with a stylized V in black and red, and the words 'Verus Construction' underneath.
Tray of assorted skewered hors d'oeuvres with meats, cheeses, and vegetables on a dark table at a buffet or event.
A room filled with people attending a lecture or presentation, with a woman speaking at a podium in front of a portrait and two windows, and a few people seated at a table on the stage.
An elderly man sitting in a patterned armchair, smiling, with a woman in a yellow suit standing next to him in a room with framed artwork and books in the background.
A woman with gray hair and glasses stands at a wooden podium speaking into a microphone during an event. Behind her, there is a large portrait of a person in academic regalia hanging on the wall. The room has windows on either side, a small table with stacks of books, and a lamp.
A man in a dark pinstripe suit, white shirt, and red tie speaking at a podium with a university logo, in a room with a large portrait of a man in academic robes hanging on the wall behind him. An audience of mostly older adults is watching, and books and a lamp are on tables in the background.
A colorful chalkboard sign outside against a brick building advertising a storytelling event with Susan Choi and information to enter nearby.
A conference or seminar room with attendees seated facing a stage. In the foreground, a table has a potted yellow tulip, a lit candle, and a flyer for Susan Choi's presentation titled 'In the Afternoon Light,' scheduled for March 7, 2020, at 7:00 p.m
A book signing or promotional event for 'People & Stories / Gente y Cuentos' with a woman sitting at a table with books, a laptop, and pamphlets, while people stand in line to buy or get a book signed.
A man and a woman are having a conversation indoors, near a bookshelf with many books. The woman has glasses, gray hair, and is wearing a black top, a beaded necklace, and gray plaid pants. The man, with gray hair, is wearing a dark blazer and is hol
A young man playing a black grand piano in a room with wooden floors and blue door.
People socializing and drinking beverages in a room with bookshelves and a grandfather clock.
Three men having a conversation in a room with bookshelves, a grandfather clock, a painting of a woman in a graduation gown, and a table with a lamp and yellow tulips.
Seven people standing in front of a bookshelf filled with colorful books, attending a book launch or event, with some holding copies of a book titled "Flashlight."
Two women having a conversation in a room with chairs, a chandelier, and a portrait in the background, with other people seated and standing around.
People attending a lecture or conference in a large room with high ceilings, bookshelves, and a portrait painting on the wall.
A woman with short gray hair and glasses is smiling and talking to another person. She is wearing a black top and a colorful necklace, with a black shoulder bag. In the background, there is a window, a fire extinguisher, and a purple orchid on a tabl
A woman with gray hair and glasses speaking at a podium during a formal event, with a large framed portrait of a man in academic regalia hanging on the wall behind her.
A woman with gray hair and glasses speaking at a wooden podium with a microphone, in a room with chairs and potted flowers.
Tray of assorted fresh vegetables, including broccoli, cherry tomatoes, and peppers, arranged in individual serving cups on a table, with additional platters of food in the background.
Tray of assorted cookies and pastries on a black table, with a tray of colorful macarons in the background and a small plate of white chocolate.
A group of diverse people, mostly women, sitting and listening attentively in a room with beige walls and dark wood trim. There is a framed portrait of a man on the wall and a person operating a camera on a tripod in the background.
A room filled with mostly elderly people sitting in chairs, attending a lecture or presentation, with framed portraits on the walls and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.
A woman with short gray hair, glasses, and wearing a black top is sitting at a table, smiling or laughing. In front of her is a large white pot with purple orchids and green leaves. There is a glass of water and some papers on the table.
Tray of assorted appetizers with meats, cheeses, and vegetables served in small boat-shaped containers on a dark table.
Assorted colorful macarons on a black tray at a dessert table, with paper napkins and tongs nearby.
A woman at a book signing event for 'Flashlight' by Susan Choi, engaging with a fan. The table has multiple copies of the book, a potted orchid, and a framed photo. The setting is indoors with natural light, dark door, and a mirror on the wall.
A woman with grey hair and glasses sits at a table, smiling and talking to a man in a suit, who is standing and gesturing with his fist. Another woman stands behind the man, looking down. There is a potted orchid on the table, and chairs stacked agai
A group of people waiting in line at a registration or check-in desk in a professional setting, with a woman seated behind the desk and a potted orchid on the table.
Group of elderly women and a couple of younger women socializing at an indoor gathering with a table of snacks and a tall grandfather clock in the background.
Two women having a conversation in a room with others in the background, including a woman with pink floral headband and a man at a podium, during a formal event or meeting.
A group of four people, three women and one man, gathered around a table at a book signing event. The woman on the left has blonde hair, wears glasses, on a black top with a patterned skirt, and is smiling. The man in the center has gray hair, is wea
An elderly man with white hair wearing a gray blazer and blue shirt sitting on a floral upholstered armchair, gesturing with his left hand while talking to a woman in a gold dress kneeling and holding his hand. The woman has dark hair and is also hol
Two women sitting at a table with books and notebooks, one smiling wearing glasses and the other with dark hair and a yellow jacket, in a room with a window and a fire extinguisher sign.
  • photo credit Paul Myers

Read an article about Susan Choi and People & Stories from

“Town Topics”, February 25, 2026.

Click here.

PHOTO CREDITS:

TIM SEXTON PHOTOGRAPHY

MAYOR MARK FREDA

SUMANTH MUNIPALLI & JACQUELYN PILLSBURY