AbilityPath Authors Luncheon
October 17, 2026
Author Panel | Cocktails & Lunch | Art Store | Book Signing
Join us on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at The Terrace for AbilityPath’s 35th Annual Authors Luncheon, celebrating authors, art, and abilities!
This milestone event will feature an extraordinary lineup of acclaimed authors: David Pogue, six-time Emmy Award-winning correspondent and New York Times bestselling author; Evelyn Skye, New York Times bestselling author; and Alka Joshi, New York Times bestselling historical fiction author. Together, they will share the inspiration behind their latest works, their creative journeys, and the stories that have captivated readers around the world.
Guests will enjoy an engaging author panel moderated by returning host Maureen Langan, have the opportunity to meet the authors, purchase their featured books, and have them personally signed.
More than an inspiring afternoon of literature and conversation, the Authors Luncheon is one of AbilityPath’s premier fundraising events, raising over $350,000 annually to advance our mission of fostering acceptance, respect, and inclusion for people with developmental disabilities and their families. Your generous support helps ensure children and adults with diverse abilities have access to life-changing programs and services. We hope you’ll join us for this special 35th anniversary celebration and be part of making an even greater impact.
Event Details
Saturday, October 17, 2026
The Terrace by AbilityPath
3864 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Registration | Coffee & Signature Cocktail
12:00 – 2:30 PM
Lunch | Program | Author Panel
2:30 – 3:00 PM
Book Signing
Authors Spotlight
Alka Joshi
New York Times Bestselling Author
Evelyn Skye
New York Times Bestselling Author
David Pogue
Emmy-Award Winning Correspondent and New York Times Bestselling Author
Meet our Host!
Thank you to our Sponsors!
35th Anniversary Circle
Anonymous
Laurie Jarrett
Diamond
Anonymous
George Kellner and Arleen Agricola
Judith and David Richardson
Platinum
Rachel and Simon Segars
Gold
Jere and Bernard King
Michele and John McNellis
Bill Reller
Wagstaff Hinton Family
Bronze
AbilityPath Auxiliary
Breaking Glass Forums
Commercial Bank of California
Nancy Drapkin
Sara and Mike Hammond
Sue Merrill
Katie and Bryan Neider
Antje and Paul Newhagen
Lee Newman
Judith Sklar
Chris Stafford, in loving memory of Joe Stafford
Copper
Anonymous
Marcie Brown and Marda Buchholz in memory of Sue Monjauze
Thomas M. Brunner
Anne Carey and Steve Frie
Mary and David Kabakov
Ingrid Lai and William Shu
Frances and John Morse
Nicole Pitlyk
Ellen Turbow
Elizabeth B. Wolf
