15th Annual Literacy Festival

Featuring the works of 125 Published Student Authors and Illustrators

Saturday, November 16th | 1:00 PM

The Ballroom at Tanglewood

This year’s publishing contest allowed students to share their love of writing and illustrating through the genre of
FANTASY! After years of hosting the book signing in conjunction with iWRITE’s annual gala, we are thrilled to bring a
“writing-focused” literacy festival to our Houston Community and make this day all about the kids.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

iWRITE Book Signing & Donor Reception: Indoor Ballroom
Literacy Festival: Outdoor Tent
Dress Code: Snappy Casual (no flip-flops, torn jeans, or graphic tees)
Event Theme: The Fictional Genre of Fantasy

**Parking garage is complimentary and conveniently located onsite, under the venue**

FESTIVAL CO-CHAIRS

Alex Blair & Stephanie Nielsen

EVENT HOST

Johnny “Bravo” Holloway

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Official Publishing Contest Sponsor

DONOR RECEPTION & I WRITE EXHIBIT SPONSOR $25,000 (one available)

-Lunch and cocktail reception inside the I Write Exhibit Ballroom.
-Speaking Opportunity at reception.
-Reserved seating for reception and program (up to 8 tickets/seats included for your guests).
-Hot off the press copy of the 15th Annual I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids Anthology.
-Logo/name prominently placed on printed event materials, banner, website, newsletter, and swag opportunity.

HOLLYWOOD RED CARPET SPONSOR $10,000 (one available)

-Every published child will receive their picture in front of the step and repeat banner before entering the book signing party.
-Reserved seating for reception and program (up to 8 tickets/seats included for your guests).
-Hot off the press copy of the 15th Annual I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids Anthology.
-Logo/name prominently placed on printed event materials, banner, website, newsletter, and swag opportunity.

AUTHOR READING CORNER SPONSOR $10,000 (two available)

-Includes story time with Mother Goose, a Puppet Show, and readings by local children’s authors.
-Children receive FREE BOOKS to be autographed by the local authors.
-Reserved seating for reception and program (up to 8 tickets/seats included for your guests).
-Hot off the press copy of the 15th Annual I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids Anthology.
-Logo/name prominently placed on printed event materials, banner, website, newsletter, and swag opportunity.

AUTHOR HANG OUT SPONSOR $5,000 (two available)

-Kids get to meet and mingle with local authors and some of our iWRITE superstars!
-Children receive FREE BOOKS to be autographed by the local authors.
-Sponsorship includes up to 8 tickets/seats to the event and the donor reception.
-Hot off the press copy of the 15th Annual I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids Anthology.
-Logo/name prominently placed on printed event materials, banner, website, newsletter, and swag opportunity.

KIDS INSPIRING KIDS AUTHOR READING SPONSOR $5,000 (one available)

-Many of our iWRITE Kids who have been published have gone on to pursue their own publishing contracts. The young authors who read will be inspiring the next generation.
-Children receive FREE BOOKS to be autographed by the published authors.
-Sponsorship includes up to 8 tickets/seats to the event and the donor reception.
-Hot off the press copy of the 15th Annual I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids Anthology.
-Logo/name prominently placed on printed event materials, banner, website, newsletter, and swag opportunity.

COMIC & ILLUSTRATOR BOOTH AND FREE BOOK SPONSOR $3,500 (two available)

-Learn how to draw superheroes and create a comic with Illustrator Ryan Shaw.
-Children receive a FREE How to Draw book.
-Sponsorship includes up to 8 tickets/seats to the event and the donor reception.
-Hot off the press copy of the 15th Annual I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids Anthology.
-Logo/name prominently placed on printed event materials, banner, website, newsletter, and swag opportunity.

iWRITE STORY & POETRY SLAM SPONSOR $2,500 (three available)

-All 2024 Published Authors will have an opportunity to sign up to practice their public speaking skills by reading their winning fantasy story or poem on stage.
-Sponsorship includes up to 8 tickets/seats to the event and the donor reception.
-Hot off the press copy of the 15th Annual I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids Anthology.
-Logo/name prominently placed on printed event materials, banner, website, and newsletter.

WRITE ALONG WORKSHOP SPONSOR $2,500 (SOLD OUT)

-Kids have the opportunity to learn new writing skills and get ready for next year’s publishing contest.
-Sponsorship includes up to 8 tickets/seats to the event and the donor reception.
-Hot off the press copy of the 15th Annual I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids Anthology.
-Logo/name prominently placed on printed event materials, banner, website, and newsletter.

LITERACY FESTIVAL T-SHIRT SPONSOR $2,500 (two available)

-Literacy Festival t-shirt will be made available to volunteers and event guests.
-Sponsorship includes up to 4 tickets/seats to the event and the donor reception.
-Hot off the press copy of the 15th Annual I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids Anthology.
-Logo/name prominently placed on printed event materials, posters, website, and t-shirt.

“i” THE GUY YUMMY TREAT SPONSOR $2,500 (one available)

-“i” The Guy Mascot and company logo branded on a dessert container.
-Sponsorship includes up to 4 tickets/seats to the event and the donor reception.
-Hot off the press copy of the 15th Annual I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids Anthology.
-Logo/name prominently placed on printed event materials, program, and website.

WE LOVE OUR EDUCATORS SPONSOR $1,500 (three available)

-Educators who attend the festival will receive free writing resources.
-Educators will also receive 3 FREE book tickets to pick out books for their classroom or library.
-Sponsorship includes up to 4 tickets/seats to the event and donor reception.
-Hot off the press copy of the 15th Annual I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids Anthology.
-Logo/name placed on printed event materials, posters, and website.

AUTOGRAPH PEN SPONSOR $1,000

-iWRITE Kids will get to autograph their anthologies with a 2024 iWRITE branded pen.
-Sponsorship includes up to 2 tickets/seats to the event and the donor reception.
-Hot off the press copy of the 15th Annual I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids Anthology.
-Listed on event invitation and program.

BALLOON ARCH ENTRANCE SPONSOR $750

-Each of the 2024 winning student authors and illustrators will walk under a beautiful fantasy-themed balloon arch as they enter the grand lobby.
-Sponsorship includes up to 2 tickets/seats to the event and the donor reception.
-Hot off the press copy of the 15th Annual I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids Anthology.
-Listed on event invitation and program.

iWRITER MAGAZINE BOOTH SPONSOR $500 (two available)

-Zine making with the iWRITE Youth Club Kids
-Visitors receive a quarterly copy of the iWRITER Magazine “by kids for kids”.
-Sponsorship includes up to 2 tickets/seats to the event and the donor reception.
-Hot off the press copy of the 15th Annual I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids Anthology.
-Listed on event invitation and program.

FANTASY CHARACTER SPONSOR $500 (two available)

-Superheroes and unicorns come to life as we celebrate the 2024 literary theme of fantasy.
-Sponsorship includes up to 2 tickets/seats to the event and the donor reception.
-Hot off the press copy of the 15th Annual I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids Anthology.
-Listed on event invitation and program.

ARTIST PAINT BY NUMBER MURAL SPONSOR $350

-Sponsorship includes up to 2 tickets/seats to the event and the donor reception.
-Hot off the press copy of the 15th Annual I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids Anthology.
-Listed on event invitation and program.

FACE PAINTER SPONSOR $350

BOOKMARK SPONSOR $250

POPCORN STAND SPONSOR $250

DOWNLOAD SPONSORSHIP FORM HERE