Sue Monk Kidd

A teacher’s guide for The Secret Life of Bees is available from Penguin for use in high school classrooms. The Secret Life of Bees has been widely adopted into high school curriculums across the country and been a favorite on student reading lists. This excellent and highly creative guide can also be used in conjunction…

The Charleston premiere of The Secret Life of Bees movie will be held on Oct 16 at the Terrace Theatre, followed by a reception at the Harbour Club. The film is based on the best-selling novel, authored by Charleston resident and LILA Board member Sue Monk Kidd, who will be in attendance and speak briefly.…

The Secret Life of Bees will have its World Premiere at the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival. The “Gala Presentation” will be held September 5. The festival runs September 4-13. Official Press Release  

Fox Searchlight began principal filming for the screen adaptation of The Secret Life of Bees on January 9th in North Carolina. Release: October 17, 2008 Written for the Screen and Directed by: Gina Prince-Bythewood Based upon the novel by: Sue Monk Kidd Produced by: Lauren Shuler Donner, James Lassiter, Will Smith, Joe Pichirallo Executive Produced…