The Raising A Reader Massachusetts Gala

The Raising A Reader Massachusetts Gala - Dinner with an Author - Tell Your Story

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

What an evening! 

We are so grateful to everyone who supported Raising A Reader MA’s Dinner with an Author gala. It was beyond special to share, meet, talk, and hear the stories of so many partners in our mission. We could not have done it without our friends, our hosts & sponsors, and our truly outstanding and talented group of authors. Thank you to all who attended for your company, your patience, and your generosity. 

RAR-MA Alum Alex Lopez delivered an incredibly moving speech about how reading & books have made her who she is today – and how she’s ready to be a leader for tomorrow.

Together with 27 esteemed authors, 17 generous sponsors, 26 gracious hosts, and a full room of 250 guests, we exceeded our goal by raising over $350,000 towards RAR-MA’s efforts to close the literacy opportunity gap among young children and their families in under-resourced communities across Massachusetts!

2022 Author Honorees Tonya & Ben Mezrich and Executive Director Christine Ward

“It was a wonderful event! Inspirational and moving on so many levels. The work being done is significant and impactful. It was also so great to meet many of you last night. To be seated with such incredible authors and talented/special individuals was truly a highlight for me.”

– Gala Host

Donations: If you did not get a chance to donate during the fund-a-need, or still wish to support it’s never too late. Please click here to make or complete your contribution.

Once again, thank you to our authors, speakers, sponsors, partners, participants, staff, and volunteers for making this an evening to remember.

Many thanks again for being part of our story and making a difference in the lives of the young children and the families we serve across Massachusetts.  We can’t wait to see everyone next year!

Our Gala Hosts

Susan & John Simon
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Camille & David Carlstrom
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Bill Barke
Kate Enroth & Dana Schmaltz
Amy Kossnar & Alejandra Carvajal
Jessica & Josh Lutzker
Jonathan & Lisa Slawsby
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Daryl & Chris Andrews
Maggie & Peter Begley
Katy & Stephen Caldwell
Mercedes Dahar
Gregg & Robin Dooling
Susan & Julian Houston
Jeannette Hsu
Francine Rosenzweig

Jeanne Blasberg
Raising A Reader Massachusetts Featured Author Lisa Braxton
Lisa Braxton
Liz Brunner
James Carroll
Christopher Castellani
Robert Cocuzzo
Raising A Reader Massachusetts Featured Author Jennifer DeLeon
Jennifer De Leon
Raising A Reader Massachusetts Featured Author Erika Ferencik
Erica Ferencik
Joseph Finder
Raising A Reader Massachusetts Featured Author Lisa Genova
Lisa Genova
Lynne Reeves Griffin
Raising A Reader Massachusetts Featured Author Desmond Hall
Desmond Hall
Diane Hessan
Raising A Reader Massachusetts Featured Author Megan Margulies
Megan Margulies
Alexandra Marshall
William Martin
Raising A Reader Massachusetts Featured Author Nancy Madoff
Nancy Medoff
Raising A Reader Massachusetts Featured Author Claire Messud
Claire Messud
Ben Mezrich
Tonya Mezrich
Rebecca Pacheco
Raising A Reader Massachusetts Featured Author Shawn Peters
Shawn Peters
Raising A Reader Massachusetts Featured Author Joanna Rakoff
Joanna Rakoff
Raising A Reader Massachusetts Featured Author Edward Lee Rocha
Edward Lee Rocha
Dan Shaughnessy
Dave Wedge
Raising A Reader Massachusetts Featured Author James Wood
James Wood

Our Gala Sponsors

The Bancel Foundation




In-Kind Sponsors