Special Guest Appearance
Matthew McConaughey
Co-Chairs
Josephine & Ibrahim Firat
Emcee
Deborah Duncan, KHOU
Editor’s Choice Short Story
Reading by Zora McCall
Editor’s Choice Poetry
Reading by Sejal Gupta
The iWRITE Non-Profit Organization is over the moon about the 11th Annual VIRTUAL Book Signing Celebration! You will be a part of a groundbreaking (space-themed) virtual celebration with special guest appearances and exciting presentations from our newly published youth. Enjoy readings from our Editor’s Choice Recipients, take part in a by kids for kids author panel, and even test your space knowledge in our Space Trivia form Space Center Houston. You will be sure to leave inspired!
Your support will also allow future kid authors from all over the world to attend for free!
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Universe Sponsor
Official Publishing Contest Sponsor
Galaxy Sponsor
Mary Jon Bryan, JP Bryan, John B. Bryan, Alicia Bryan
Solar System Sponsors
Airtool Equipment Rental
Nan & Co. Properties
Planet Sponsors
Suganya & Arun Mani
Cheryl Murphy
Patricia Pratt
Stephanie Tsuru
Star Sponsors
Apache Corporation
Elaine Balagia Croucher & Brant Croucher
Kelly & Clive Hess
Leo Francesc Hanson’s Family
Allison & Steve Lewis
Amy & Kevin Liles
Nightlight Pediatrics
Debbie Pakzaban
Alicia & Lance Smith
Moon Sponsors
Paula Broughton
Kathleen Broussard
Kelly & Nick Buckner
Laurel & Mark Carleton
Donae Chramosta
Jackie Easterday
Vanessa Estebanez
Joanie Filippone
Dr. Mary Ellen & Cem Firat
Ibrahim & Munibe Firat
Florfina Gough
Kristen Habich
Carmen Landrau
Stormy Mandella
Kelie Mayfield
Ann McDowell
Liz McNeel
Timothy Meiss
Kendra Moriarty
Lorri Petrauskas
Michelle Sacks
Jill Shull
Sky High Party Rentals
Gabriel Sosa
Denka Wangdi
Dena Winkler
Laura Zarzour
All sponsors receive a link to the main event AND a copy of Matthew McConaughey’s new release, Greenlights!
RAFFLE
FAMILY FUN PHOTOSHOOT
Enjoy a fun, socially distanced photoshoot courtesy of Custom Minds Photography with the iWRITE Mascot, “i” The Guy and your family in the comfort of your own yard. Value: $750
WINNER: KAYMAN MCIVER
THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE
Sip on five hand-selected red and white wines from family-owned Mexcor International Wines and Spirits. The basket includes wines from Raymond, J. Moreau & Fils, Talley Vineyards, Buena Vista Winery, and Senses Wines. Value: $220
WINNER: INGRID FURTADO
COLOR OUTSIDE THE BOX
Take part in a Virtual Illustration Workshop for you and two friends with instructor and iWRITE Illustrator, Ryan Shaw. Each person will receive Ryan’s How to Draw books and original “i” The Guy artwork. Value: $350
WINNER: ALLISON LEWIS
INVOKE THE SENSES
Spark your sense of sight with custom original artwork Girl in the Blue Hat, 24×36 acrylic on canvas in a gold floating frame from Debbie Pakzaban Art, and entice your sense of smell with a luxury eternity rose arrangement from La Vie en Rose Company. The preserved roses last a year and have a delightful scent. Package Value: $2,650
WINNER: JOAN FILIPPONE
Check out this video to see how your support provides our partner schools with essential and fun creative writing programs.
