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Barbara Bush Centennial

We hope you will join us in honoring the 100th anniversary of our founder’s birth through the Barbara Bush Centennial. Featuring special events across the country and the launch of a new family literacy network, this yearlong celebration will honor Barbara Bush’s extraordinary legacy of literacy and reaffirm our shared commitment to carrying on the work that she began.

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Centennial Events

In honor of our founder’s 100th birthday, we look forward to gathering with friends across the country to raise support for our mission and to increase awareness of our nation’s literacy challenge. We hope you will plan to join us at one of the events listed below.

June 10, 2025

Maine Celebration of Reading

We are excited to gather with friends, supporters, and special guests on June 10 for a very special Celebration of Reading in Kennebunkport, Maine.

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November 6, 2025

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!

 

To learn more about this event series, pledge a gift, or learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Charlotte Abbott at charlotte@barbarabush.org or 302.593.9663.

Thank You to Our Centennial Partners