Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is pleased to announce the upcoming National Celebration of Reading, a biennial event that will take place at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The event aims to bring together renowned authors, entertainers, and special guests to support the foundation’s mission and promote literacy across the nation.
The National Celebration of Reading will feature a lineup of award-winning authors, including Amy Tan, Joe Biden, Steven Spielberg, Cheryl Strayed, and Jennifer Weiner. These bestselling authors will join forces to highlight the power of words and stories in shaping our perspectives and connecting individuals from diverse backgrounds. Literacy plays a crucial role in expanding opportunities and fostering unity and understanding within communities.
The event will be emceed by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jonathan Capehart and will include a captivating musical performance by Broadway star Norm Lewis. The Honorable Mike J. Rogers and Jenna Bush Hager will serve as the chairs for the 2023 event, aiming to raise awareness about the adult literacy crisis and garner support for the foundation’s work.
During the National Celebration of Reading, outstanding leaders at the national and grassroots levels who have made significant contributions to promoting literacy in America will be honored. The American Library Association and social media influencer Bookish Bonnie will receive the 2023 Barbara Bush National Literacy Honors Award for their exceptional efforts. Bernie’s Book Bank and Trident Literacy Association will be recognized with the 2023 Dyer Pearl Literacy Award for their outstanding local contributions.
Sponsorships are available for the event, offering exclusive benefits such as a private luncheon with the Bush family and guest authors, as well as preferred seating.
The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has been a prominent advocate for family literacy for over three decades. Established by former First Lady Barbara Bush in 1989, the foundation aims to create a more equitable America where everyone has the ability to read, write, and comprehend, empowering them to navigate the world with dignity.
The National Celebration of Reading, presented in coordination with the Kennedy Center Campus Rentals Office, provides an opportunity to honor Barbara Bush’s legacy, celebrate the life-changing power of reading, and continue her mission of building a stronger and more equitable America through literacy. For more information on the National Celebration of Reading and sponsorship opportunities, please visit the official website at https://www.barbarabushevents.org/ncor2023.
About the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy:
The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has been the leading advocate for family literacy in the United States for more than three decades. Founded by former First Lady Barbara Bush in 1989, the foundation is a public charity committed to promoting literacy and ensuring that everyone has the skills to navigate the world successfully. To learn more about the foundation’s work, please visit www.BarbaraBush.org.
