A Celebration of Reading Dallas

At first, Dallas supporters of this event displayed such commitment that they were willing to travel to Houston just to attend!  Because support was so great, Barbara Bush decided to bring the event to this North Texas city in 2002 and, ever since, a Celebration of Reading has called Dallas its second home.  The Dallas event has a flavor all its own and stresses the importance of literacy as a heartfelt family value.  Inspired by their grandmother, Amanda and George P. Bush have turned this evening into a great North Texas tradition.

Mark your calendar now for the 2010 Dallas Celebration of Reading taking place on Monday, November 8th.  Our confirmed authors are Dr. Condoleezza Rice, Jeff Kinney, Donovan Campbell and Leila Meacham with more announcements coming soon.  Don't miss out on hearing these authors, purchase your tickets now.

2009 Celebration of Reading Dallas:  A Record Breaking Year!

In addition to a spectacular event, A Celebration of Reading Dallas paired with St. Philips's School and Community Center for a special assembly.

Mrs. Bush and Johanna Betancourt, our inspirational student reader		(l-r) David Baldacci, Julia Reed, Jeff Engel, President George H. W. Bush, Mrs. Barbara Bush, A.J. Jacobs, Louise Parsley, Johanna Betancourt, Mandi Bush and George P. Bush		Author Louise Parsley shows her support for literacy by writing "READ" on her knees.