The National Celebration of Reading brings together members of the Bush family, bestselling authors and entertainers, and special guests to advance the work of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. This signature event at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., raises support for nationwide literacy programs and increases awareness of our country’s literacy crisis.

Below please find details on sponsorship packages available for the National Celebration of Reading. 
For more information concerning sponsorships, please contact Charlotte Abbott at Charlotte@barbarabush.org or 302-593-9663

  • Recognition as Platinum Sponsor and Honorary Chair of the National Celebration of Reading
  • Prominent recognition as Platinum Sponsors in all pre-event marketing materials, including press releases (average total audience of 155 million), social media posts (130,000+ followers), and website
  • Premier name recognition and logo in event printed materials and presentation screens
  • Logo recognition on guest gifts at the National Celebration of Reading
  • Twenty-five (25) invitations to National Celebration of Reading (pre-event cocktail reception, program - premier seating, and dinner reception)
  • VIP reserved branded area for twenty-five (25) guests at the National Celebration of Reading dinner reception with premium offerings and dedicated service
  • Ten (10) invitations to the private Author's Lunch with Bush family
  • Ten (10) autographed sets of souvenir books from guest authors 
  • Invitations to all Barbara Bush Foundation curated events in 2024
  • Commemorative gift
  • Recognition as part of Honorary Committee 
  • Title sponsor of one of the following items (pending finalization of program): National Celebration of Reading dinner reception food/beverage station or dessert bar
  • Premier recognition in printed materials and presentation screens
  • Sixteen (16) invitations to National Celebration of Reading (pre-event cocktail reception, program - premier seating, and dinner reception)
  • VIP reserved branded area for sixteen (16) guests at the National Celebration of Reading dinner reception with premium offerings and dedicated service
  • Six (6) invitations to the private Authors' Lunch with Bush family
  • Six (6) autographed sets of souvenir books from guest authors 
  • Invitations to two (2) Barbara Bush Foundation curated events in 2024
  • Commemorative gift
  • Recognition as part of Honorary Committee
  • Recognition in printed materials and presentation screens
  • Ten (10) invitations to National Celebration of Reading (pre-event cocktail reception, program - premier seating, and dinner reception)
  • VIP reserved branded area for ten (10) guests at the National Celebration of Reading dinner reception with premium offerings and dedicated service
  • Four (4) invitations to the private Authors' Lunch with Bush family
  • Four (4) autographed sets of souvenir books from guest authors 
  • Invitations to two (2) Barbara Bush Foundation curated events in 2024
  • Commemorative gift
  • Recognition in event printed materials
  • Eight (8) invitations to National Celebration of Reading (pre-event cocktail reception, program - premier seating, and dinner reception)
  • Two (2) invitations to the private Authors' Lunch with Bush family
  • Two (2) autographed sets of souvenir books from guest authors 
  • Invitations to two (2) Barbara Bush Foundation curated events in 2024
  • Recognition in event printed materials
  • Six (6) invitations to National Celebration of Reading (pre-event cocktail reception, program - premier seating, and dinner reception)
  • Invitation to one (1) Barbara Bush Foundation curated event in 2024
  • Recognition in event printed materials
  • Four (4) invitations to National Celebration of Reading (pre-event cocktail reception, program - premier seating, and dinner reception)
  • One (1) invitation to National Celebration of Reading (pre-event cocktail reception, program - premier seating, and dinner reception)