Mayor John V. Kelly, III, along with the Nutley Department of Public Affairs and Health and the Nutley Free Public Library, hosted a “Meet the Authors” event on March 31, 2025, celebrating the works of women authors from Nutley. The event showcased eight local authors and their books, allowing attendees to explore their work while enjoying light refreshments.

Maureen Saar shared insights about her book, emphasizing the significance of representing diverse backgrounds. Her novel, “Sam and the Family Tree”, narrates the story of a family preparing for Christmas while navigating the absence of their father, who is serving in the Air Force.

Another featured author, Nadia Khan, expressed her appreciation for the event, stating, "It's great publicity for my work. Even more so, it is wonderful that Nutley is highlighting women authors in the community."

The participating authors included Stacey Aromando, Maryanne Micchelli Conte, Barbara Davide, Raquel Drosos, Luisa Frey, Catherine Greenfeder, Martha Jackman-Bivas, Nadia Khan, Theresa Quinn Del Vecchio, and Maureen Saar.