Featuring the works of 125 Published Student Authors and Illustrators

Saturday, November 11, 2023 | 6:30 PM

Marriott Marquis-Downtown Houston | 2nd Floor Houston Ballroom

In celebration of our theme, Sports and Athleticism, we are excited to be joined this year by 18-year-old Professional Race Car Driver, Ryan Shehan. You’ll get to hear Ryan’s inspirational story and meet this year’s newly published students!

Get your tickets now and witness the 125 newly published young Authors and Illustrators beam with confidence as they walk the red carpet and autograph their books. The Gala proves to be a unique experience, unlike any event you have attended before.

DRESS CODE

SPORTS GLAM or COCKTAIL

What is Sports Glam? Wear a dress or suit to represent your favorite team colors or get creative and wear a team jersey with sequins and heels.

GALA CO-CHAIRS

Aliza Dutt & Debbie Pakzaban

MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES

Marla Hurley

SPONSORSHIP TABLES & TICKETS

SILENT AUCTION

BID HERE

  • Ace Sponsor ($50,000) SOLD

    Thank you to our Official Publishing Contest Sponsor

  • Hat Trick Sponsor ($25,000) (one available)

    • Two front-row tables for ten (option to donate back a table to winning students and their family members)
    • Recognition on all marketing material, invitations, programs, and website
    • Company logo/full name appears on screen throughout the main event
    • Social media post recognizing sponsorship
    • Each guest will receive one copy of the I Write Short Stories By Kids For Kids Vol. 14 Anthology
    • Two bottles of wine at each table

  • Homerun Sponsor ($10,000) (limited availability)

    • Front row table for ten & recognition on all marketing material, invitations, programs, and website
    • Company logo/full name prominently displayed on event signage
    • Each guest will receive one copy of the I Write Short Stories By Kids For Kids Vol. 14 Anthology
    • Two bottles of wine at table

  • Touchdown Sponsor ($5,000)

    • Premier table for ten & recognition on all marketing material, invitations, programs, and website
    • Logo placement on donor board & registration page
    • Each guest will receive one copy of the I Write Short Stories By Kids For Kids Vol. 14 Anthology
    • One bottle of wine at table

  • Birdie Sponsor ($2,500)

    • Deluxe table for ten & recognition on all marketing material, invitations, programs, and website
    • Logo placement on donor board & registration page
    • Each guest will receive one copy of the I Write Short Stories By Kids For Kids Vol. 14 Anthology

  • Checkmate Sponsor ($1,000)

    • Preferred seating for two & recognition on all marketing material, invitations, programs, and website
    • Guest will receive one copy of the I Write Short Stories By Kids For Kids Vol. 14 Anthology

  • Host Committee Ticket ($300)

    • Preferred seating for one & recognition on all marketing material, invitations, programs, and website
    • Guest will receive one copy of the I Write Short Stories By Kids For Kids Vol. 14 Anthology

  • Individual Ticket ($250)

    • Seating for one, dinner included
DOWNLOAD SPONSORSHIP FORM HERE

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Official Publishing Contest Sponsor

Homerun Sponsor

Touchdown Sponsor

Birdie Sponsors

Aliza Dutt

Cheryl Murphy

Stephanie Nielsen

Checkmate Sponsor

Deborah Karchmer