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  Lesley Stahl   Sabastian Niles Literacy Partners hosted its 2026 Evening of Readings & Gala Dinner at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers, bringing together New York’s literary, philanthropic, civic and business leaders for a festive black-tie evening celebrating the power of literacy to change lives, which also marked the 40th anniversary of the gala, first held in 1986, by its founder, Liz Smith. The annual gala hosted by award-winning journalist Lesley Stahl, supports Literacy Partners’ mission to advance literacy two generations at a time, helping adults, parents and caregivers build the skills and confidence they need to create stronger futures for themselves and the children in their care. One of the highlights underscoring the importance of the work of the Charity was where a Literacy Partners student shared her journey from learning English to now helping other students increase their literacy skills.  Thanks to Literacy Partners she is also pursuing a career in healt...

  Patricia Cornwell Literacy Partners will host its 2026 Evening of Readings & Gala Dinner at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers, bringing together New York’s literary, philanthropic, civic and business leaders for a festive black tie evening celebrating the power of literacy to change lives on Monday, June 8, 2026.  This year marks the 40th anniversary of the gala, first held in 1986, by its founder, Liz Smith. The annual gala will support Literacy Partners’ mission to advance literacy two generations at a time, helping adults, parents and caregivers build the skills and confidence they need to create stronger futures for themselves and the children in their care. This year’s gala will honor four distinguished leaders whose work reflects the organization’s commitment to education, storytelling, service and opportunity: Patricia Cornwell   Patricia Cornwell, award-winning author, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. A pioneering figure in contemporary crime fiction, Co...

**** THE KATIE SHOW **** Katie Couric With Patricia Cornwell In her first television interview since a federal court awarded her more than $50 million in damages after she sued her former financial advisors for mismanagement, best-selling crime writer Patricia Cornwell talks with Katie Couric about how the courtroom drama unfolded. The author, who has sold over 100 million books, also opens up about her childhood – including her relationship with Reverend Billy Graham and his late wife – how she began writing crime novels, and what she has learned in the process. This episode will broadcast today, Wednesday, February 27th. Following are exclusive advance excerpts from this show: Patricia Cornwell on when she discovered her finances were out of order: Katie Couric: “When did you realize your financial house was completely out of order, if you will?” Patricia Cornwell: “Well, for the last couple of years before we left this pa...