2024 - 2025


Chanel Cleeton
Chanel Cleeton is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick Next Year in Havana, When We Left Cuba, The Last Train to Key West, The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba, Our Last Days in Barcelona, and The Cuban Heiress.
Originally from Florida, Chanel Cleeton grew up on stories of her family’s exodus from Cuba following the events of the Cuban Revolution. Her passion for politics and history continued during her years spent studying in England, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Richmond, The American International University in London, and a master’s degree in Global Politics from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Chanel also received her Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law.
Photo Credit: Chris Malpass


Stephanie Dray
Stephanie Dray is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of historical women’s fiction. Renowned for her captivating storytelling and detailed historical narratives, Stephanie has written acclaimed works such as America’s First Daughter, My Dear Hamilton, The Women of Chateau Lafayette, and Becoming Madam Secretary. These novels have cemented her reputation as a leading voice in historical fiction, bringing to life the stories of America’s founding mothers, and influential women beyond the revolutionary era.
Stephanie’s award-winning work consistently tops lists of the most anticipated reads of the year. Widely praised by colleagues, recommended on the TODAY show, and translated into many languages, her work resonates with readers around the world. Living in Maryland with her supportive husband, an extensive library of history books, and the inevitable basket of cats or foster kittens, Stephanie continues to write and share the powerful stories of women who have shaped history.
Photo Credit: Kate Furek
Venue Details
The Norris Center
755 8th Avenue South
Naples, FL 34102
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Event Schedule
$49 for members
$59 for nonmembers
Lectures:
Thursday, November 7, 2024 – 2 p.m.
Thursday, April 3, 2025 – 2 p.m.
Book signing to follow.
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