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 new programmatic initiatives including a national family literacy network, this yearlong celebration will honor Barbara Bush’s legacy of literacy and reaffirm our shared commitment to carrying on the work that she began. To learn more, review our Centennial Prospectus.
By supporting the Barbara Bush Centennial initiative, you will play a critical role in providing programs and resources that help families nationwide not only build literacy skills today, but also pass them from generation to generation – creating a lasting impact.
Our national programs include:
- Award-winning reading mentoring programs that boost literacy skills and confidence in young readers
- A free, bilingual collection of digital books with accompanying literacy resources that families can enjoy together anytime, anywhere
- Resources and support for educators to improve literacy program quality and access nationwide
Upcoming Centennial Events
Maine Celebration of Reading
We are excited to gather with friends, supporters, and special guests for a very special Celebration of Reading in Maine to raise support for our mission and to increase awareness of our nation’s literacy challenge
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.
Centennial Partners
