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Booksgiving

New this year, Booksgiving is a special day of giving filled with family-friendly booktivities, music, and volunteering. Step into a world of wonder as we celebrate an extraordinarily delightful volunteering event inspired by the beloved classic, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Booksgiving, A Bernie’s Book Bank Event

Saturday, November 16th

Session 1: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

or

Session 2: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Every dollar raised enables positive life experiences through children’s book ownership. This year, our goal is to raise $125,000. $125,000 equates to over 7,800 more children being served this year!

Exclusive access to Booksgiving begins at the Golden Ticket Level for $750 for 5 tickets or $1,500 for 10 tickets. Sponsorship levels begin at the Reader Level valued at $1,500.  View all sponsorship here.

Become a Sponsor

Your sponsorship supports Bernie’s Book Bank’s mission to empower local children through book ownership. Together, we can transform the story for Chicagoland children. Contact Christina Holt to become a 2024 Booksgiving sponsor.

$25,000 – Presenting Sponsor

Sponsors 1,563 children with 8 quality books for one year

  •  12 VIP tickets to the event
  • Speaking opportunity at the event
  • Prominent day-of event recognition to 200+ local donors & business leaders
  • Logo placement in all event materials including pre/post emails and guest program
  • 1 team building event including meeting space ($1,100 value)
  •  VIP book distribution experience with the children we serve
  • 3 social media mentions
  • 12 months of recognition in the Processing Center viewed by 45,000+ volunteers
  • Recognition in our newsletter to 70,000+ subscribers
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$15,000 – Pulitzer Prize

Sponsors 928 children with 8 quality books for one year.

  • 10 VIP tickets to the event
  • Prominent day-of event recognition to 200+ local supporters
  • Logo placement in all event materials including pre/post emails and guest program
  • VIP book distribution experience with the children we serve
  • Recognition on our social media and website
  • 12 months of recognition in the Processing Center viewed by 45,000+ volunteers
  • Recognition in our newsletter to 70,000+ subscribers

$7,500 – Newbery Medal

Sponsors 469 children with 8 quality books for one year.

  • 8 VIP tickets to the event
  • Prominent day-of event recognition to 200+ local supporters
  • Logo placement in all event materials including pre/post emails and guest program
  • 1 team building event including meeting space
  • 2 Social media mentions
  • 12 months of recognition in the Processing Center viewed by 45,000+ volunteers
  • Recognition in our newsletter to 70,000+ subscribers
  • Recognition on our website

$5,000 – Caldecott Medal

Sponsors 313 children with 8 quality books for one year.

  • 6 VIP tickets to the event
  • Logo placement in the event program to 200+ local supporters
  • 2 social media mentions
  • Recognition in our newsletter to 70+ supporters
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