Join us and support our mission
For more than three decades, the Barbara Bush Foundation’s Celebration of Reading events have brought together bestselling authors, entertainers, and special guests to raise support for nationwide literacy programs and increase awareness of our country’s literacy challenge.
Find more information about our upcoming events below.
Florida Celebration of Reading
We are excited to continue the Barbara Bush Centennial with our Florida Celebration of Reading. Join us and special guests in Miami to raise support for programs which assist struggling readers across the country.
Family Literacy Storytime in Coral Gables
Join us at the Coral Gables Branch Library for a fun storytime all about the Little Blue Truck. We’ll read the story together, sing some songs, and have fun with different activities. Families will go home with free materials so they can keep reading and learning together!
Maine Celebration of Reading
Be sure to save the date for our Maine Celebration of Reading, held in Kennebunkport. More information coming soon!
National Celebration of Reading
We look forward to hosting our 2025 National Celebration of Reading in Washington, D.C. with friends, literacy supporters, and bestselling authors. Please save the date and check back soon for more information!
In honor of our founder’s 100th birthday, we look forward to gathering with friends and supporters in five cities to celebrate Barbara Bush’s extraordinary legacy of literacy and reaffirm our shared commitment to carrying on the work that she began.