Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy Thursday, April 29 the Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Event Will Be Televised on KPRC Channel 2 in Early May

2021

benefiting SponsorshipBarbara Bush Houston Information Literacy Foundation and Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy Thursday, April 29 The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Event will be televised on KPRC Channel 2 in early May. Broadcast date and author line-up forthcoming.

Title Sponsor Presenting Sponsor Media Sponsor Barbara BushThe believed Living everyone deserves Legacy an equal opportunity of Barbara to live the American Dream Bush and that the path to achieving it begins with learning how to read. That is why she chose literacy as her cause while in the White House and led a movement to raise awareness about the importance of reading and to expand literacy programs across America.

Dedicated to breaking the intergenerational cycle of low literacy in America, in 1989 Mrs. Bush founded the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, a charitable organization focused on programs that enable parents and their children to learn together. Two years later, she played an integral role in the passage of the National Literacy Act of 1991, our country’s first congressional bill enacted to coordinate and increase access to adult literacy programs. Because of her efforts, millions of adults have had a second chance to earn their high school diplomas and/or learn to read, write, and speak English. She truly earned the title “First Lady of Literacy.”

Mrs. Bush’s work in promoting and advancing the literacy cause did not end when she left the White House. She did so for nearly 30 years, both nationally and in her hometown through the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation. She never stopped caring and giving.

As a role model for leading a life of service to others and a champion of the literacy cause, Barbara Bush will forever be our inspiration for helping people reach their fullest potential in life through the power of literacy.

Mrs. Bush encouraged all of us to get involved in something bigger than ourselves, in the big ideas of our time, and live a life of purpose and meaning. The most befitting way to honor Mrs. Bush’s legacy is to continue advancing her vision of literacy for all. Thank you for helping us make this possible through your sponsorship of A Celebration of Reading. 2021

CommitteeNeil & Maria BushChairs

Shahla and Hushang Ansary GailCo-Chairs and Greg Garland Janice McNair Susan and Jim Baker Iris and Bill Griffiths Sue Smith Ginger Blanton Betty and John Hrncir Annette and George Strake Lynn Coneway Elizabeth and Drayton McLane

Kelli and Eddy Blanton CommitteeGrace and Robert GivensMembersKaren and Scott Miracle Leslie and Jack Blanton Rhonda and Michael Graff Alice and Keith Mosing Susan Bruch Joanie and Don Haley Sally and Charles Neblett Deborah and Gardner Cannon Terri and John Havens Roxann and Tim Neumann Martha and Mark Carnes Lisa and Mark Jakel Mariloli and Marvin Odum Charlene Carroll Mary and Dennis Johnston Kay Onstead Wendy and Bill Chiles Pat and David Jones Faith and Blair Parker Cathy and Joe Cleary Carolyn Keating Susie Peake Lisa and Mark Coffin Terri Lacy and Jim Baird Stephanie and Scott Pierce Molly and Jim Crownover Lisa and Ryan Lance Gloria Portela and Richard Evans Rose Cullen Amy and Gentry Lee Mary Ellen and Scott Prochazka Jill and Brad Deutser Carolyn and David Light Nathalie and Charles Roff Brenda Duncan Soraya and Scott McClelland Limor and Stuart Smith Cary Dunham Amy and Kyle McCully Deborah and Monte Stavis Terri and Greg Ebel Kathrine McGovern Anne Taylor and Edward Harris Patricia and Lon Edwards Karen McGee and Mark Frankland Ty and Lee Tillman Sidney and Don Faust Linda and Jim McIngvale Stephanie and Frank Tsuru Ellen and Tommy Ford Ann and Rob McKee Dick Wainerdi Lily and Charles Foster Hannah and Cal McNair Andrea and Bill White Lisa and Ray Garcia Melanie and Mace Meeks For more than 25 years, the Bush familyThe has hosted Celebration A Celebration of Reading, a charity event created to shine the light on former First Lady Barbara Bush’s cause of literacy and raise funds to help more underserved children and adults have access to high-quality literacy programs, resources and supports through the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation and the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. Undoubtedly, A Celebration of Reading has become one of Houston’s most unique and beloved events.

Proceeds from A Celebration of Reading benefit local literacy programs through the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation and national efforts through the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy.

While progress is being made towards distributing vaccines for the coronavirus, we anticipate social gatherings will continue to be impacted through spring. Despite being faced with these challenges, we are nonetheless pleased that during this transitional year, A Celebration of Reading 2021 will be a hybrid event involving an exclusive dinner program for top event sponsors and a post-event, televised broadcast production for all to enjoy with friends and family. Specifically, on the evening of Thursday, April 29, at Five-Star Post Oak Hotel at Uptown, top sponsors will enjoy a professional-quality program featuring a line-up of bestselling authors and fabulous entertainers followed by dinner. Event sponsors will also have an option of enjoying the program at home via internet livestream. In addition, A Celebration of Reading will be filmed by our media partners at KPRC Channel 2, who will broadcast an edited, commercial-free one-hour version of the program in early May for donors, supporters and the general public to enjoy.

Please be certain to view sponsorship levels and associated benefits, as they have been modified due to restrictions on maximum in-person guests in compliance with safety and health guidelines, as well as to optimize visibility for event sponsors.

The Barbara BarbaraBush Houston Literacy Bush Foundation Houston was established Literacy in 2013 toFoundation carry forth former First Lady Barbara Bush’s legacy in her hometown and help more people realize their fullest potential in life through the power of literacy—the ability to read, write and comprehend. The Foundation serves as the champion for the literacy cause in Houston, mobilizing the community through volunteerism and supporting programs and services to increase literacy rates among people of all ages, particularly our most disadvantaged children and their families.

In 1989, formerBarbara First Lady BarbaraBush Bush Foundation pioneered the national for family Family literacy movement, Literacy launching the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. The Foundation is the nation’s leading advocate for family literacy focused on providing innovative programs and solutions that support its vision of fostering the opportunity for every man, woman and child in America to secure a better life through literacy.

To learn more, visit BushHoustonLiteracy.org and BarbaraBush.org. We are grateful for the following authors for giving of their time and talent to participate in A CelebrationAuthor of Reading Alumni, and whose books inspire us all.

Stephenc Ambrose Lic Cunxin David McCulloughc Jean Auel Clive Cussler Reba McEntire Susan Baker Dominick Dunne Larry McMurtry David Baldacci David Eagleman Jon Meacham Rondé Barber Richard Paul Evans Brad Meltzer Tiki Barber David Feherty Candice Millard Dave Barry Antwone Fisher Mary Tyler Moore Jean Becker Marlin Fitzwater Blake Mycoskie Ted Bell Fannie Flagg Jim Nantz Michael Beschloss Karyn Frist Mary Neal Maeve Binchy Jim Gaffigan Bob Newhart Cherie Blair Elizabeth George Chuck Norris Eric Blehm Doris Kearns Goodwin Susan Orlean Barbara Taylor Bradford Sue Grafton Dianna Ossana James Bradley Amy Grant Susan Page H.W. Brands, Ph.D. John Grisham James Patterson David Brooks David Halberstam Richard North Patterson Bill Browder Tami Hoag Nathaniel Philbrick Marc Brown Karen Hughes Julia Reed Sandra Brown Immaculée Ilibagiza Kathy Reichs, Ph.D. Jill Conner Browne Walter Isaacson Al Roker Christopher Buckley A. J. Jacobs Arnold Scaasi Barbara Bush P. D. James Brent Scowcroft George H. W. Bush Dan Jenkins Sidney Sheldon George W. Bush James Earl Jones Anita Shreve Jeb Bush Jan Karon Mark K. Shriver Margaret Bush Mary Karr Hugh Sidey Donovan Campbell John Kasich Daniel Silva Stephen Carter Christina “CK” Kerley Alan Simpson Carol Higgins Clark Baine Kerr, Jr. Gary Sinise Mary Higgins Clark Tracy Kidder Lester Smith Bill Clinton Greg Kincaid Ellie LeBlond Sosa Harlan Coben Christina Baker Kline Kathryn Stockett Jackie Collins Kevin Kwan Jennifer Thompson & Robin Cook Dorie Lawson Ronald Cotton Patricia Cornwell Jim Lehrer Brad Thor Kelly Corrigan Robert Ludlum Scott Turow Michael Crichton P.M. John Major Ronan Tynan Deborah Crombie James McBride Andrea White Stanley Crouch Frank McCourt Lawrence Wright c c c Sponsorship Levels

c Presenting$150,000 c (Option A) One premium table for 10 to attend program followed by dinner in the ballroom OR v (Option B) A private room for 20 to view simulcast of program followed by dinner Complimentary valet parking for all guests v Four sets of autographed books by featured authors v Invitations for 4 to attend Authors’ Luncheon on day of event with select authors and members of v the Bush family at a private residence Recognition as Presenting Sponsor in event marketing and press materials, including program v (digital and print), Save the Date, Invitation, Sponsor Brochure, website, newsletter, and dedicated social media post v Logo recognition in opening billboard and closing credits of event broadcast on KPRC Channel 2 v Full-page advertisement in event program (digital and print)

c Platinum$100,000 c (Option A) One prominent table for 10 to attend program followed by dinner in the ballroom OR v (Option B) A private room for 20 to view simulcast of program followed by dinner Complimentary valet parking for all guests v Four sets of autographed books by featured authors v

v Invitations for 4 to attend Authors’ Luncheon on day of event with select authors andmembers of the Bush family at a private residence Recognition as Platinum Sponsor in event marketing and press materials, including program v (digital and print), website, newsletter, and dedicated social media post Logo recognition in closing credits of event broadcast on KPRC Channel 2 v Half-page advertisement in event program (digital and print) v

c $50,000Gold c (Option A) One prominent table for 8 to attend program followed by dinner in the ballroom OR v (Option B) A private room for 10 to view simulcast of program followed by dinner Complimentary valet parking for all guests v Three sets of autographed books by featured authors v Invitations for 2 to attend Authors’ Luncheon on day of event with select authors andmembers v of the Bush family at a private residence Logo recognition as Gold Sponsor on event website, program (digital and print), newsletter, and v dedicated social media post Logo recognition in closing credits of event broadcast on KPRC Channel 2 v Half-page advertisement in event program (digital and print) v Sponsorship Levels

c $30,000Silver c One preferred table for 8 to attend program followed by dinner in the ballroom v Complimentary valet parking for all guests v Two sets of autographed books by featured authors v Recognition as Silver Sponsor at live event, on event website, newsletter and program v (digital and print) Name recognition in closing credits of event broadcast on KPRC Channel 2 v

c Bronze$15,000 c One table for 6 to attend program followed by dinner in the ballroom v Complimentary valet parking for all guests v One set of autographed books by featured authors v Recognition as Bronze Sponsor on event website, newsletter and program (digital and v print) Name recognition in closing credits of event broadcast on KPRC Channel 2 v *Limited availability*

c Pearl$7,500 c One preferred table for 2 to attend program followed by dinner in the ballroom v Complimentary valet parking v One set of autographed books by featured authors v Recognition as Pearl Sponsor on event website and program (digital and print) v Name recognition in closing credits of event broadcast on KPRC Channel 2 v *Limited availability*

c Legacy$5,000 c Access to livestream of event program on April 29 v One set of autographed books by featured authors v Recognition as Legacy Sponsor on event website and program (digital and print) v Name recognition in closing credits of event broadcast on KPRC Channel 2 v The mission of the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation is to improve lives through the power of literacy and is founded on the belief held by First Lady Barbara Bush, “If you help a person to read, then their opportunities in life will be endless.”

Thank you for advancing her legacy and supporting our mission in Houston through A Celebration of Reading.

Neil & Maria Bush, Event Co-Chairs

THURSDAY, APRIL 29 c c 6:00 PM RED CARPET PHOTOS AND DOORS OPEN 7:00 PM PROGRAM COMMENCES FOLLOWED BY DINNER

Event will be televised on KPRC Channel 2 in early May. Broadcast date and author line-up forthcoming.

Aubrey Leatherman, Development Coordinator · 346.212.2302 Allan Marshall, Chief Development Officer · 346.212.2309 [email protected]

For more information and updates, please visit BushHoustonLiteracy.org/Celebration

Thursday, April 29, 2021 The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown

— Reply Form —

Please complete this form online at BushHoustonLiteracy.org/Celebration or mail it to:

Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation, 7887 San Felipe, Suite 250, Houston, Texas 77063

Sponsorship Commitment  Yes, I will be a sponsor of A Celebration of Reading at the following level:

 (Option A) Presenting - $150,000 (Estimated fair market value $2,100)  Silver - $30,000  (Option B) Presenting - $150,000 (Estimated fair market value: $1,350) (Estimated fair market value $4,200)  Bronze - $15,000 (Limited Availability) (Estimated fair market value: $975)  (Option A) Platinum - $100,000 (Estimated fair market value $2,100)  Pearl - $7,500 (Limited Availability)  (Option B) Platinum - $100,000 (Estimated fair market value: $375) (Estimated fair market value $4,200)  Legacy - $5,000  (Option A) Gold - $50,000 (Estimated fair market value: $75) (Estimated FMV: $1,575)  (Option B) Gold - $50,000 (Estimated FMV: $2,175)

 No, I am unable to attend, but please accept my contribution in the amount of $______Donor Information (Required) Donor Name or Organization for Tax Purposes ______

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Designation Preference (Required) I/we would like our contribution to be designated as follows:

 100% stay in Houston to support the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation

 Divided between the national Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy and the local Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation

For more information, please visit bushhoustonliteracy.org/celebration or contact Allan Marshall, Chief Development Officer or Aubrey Leatherman, Development Coordinator, at 346.212.2310 or via email to [email protected]. Please make checks payable to the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation, Tax ID 46-5037878.