Fairfield County LOOK hosted our annual LOOK Literary Festival on September 24th and 25th, presented by Julie Grace Burke & Team JGB at Compass.

Lugano Diamonds hosted a VIP reception on the evening of the 24th with special guest, author, Beatriz Williams who conversed with Julie Grace Burke about her newest historical fiction novel, Under the Stars.

PEHT, Partnership to End Human Trafficking was the charity partner for the evening. Founder, Elizabeth Boolbol and Executive Director, Jamie Manirakiza highlighted the cause, explaining their mission. They provide survivors of human trafficking a safe haven and offer the support and resources they need to heal. Through two years of free transitional housing, personalized care, and job training, they create a trauma-informed environment where survivors can rediscover their strength, regain their independence, and rebuild their lives.