LitWorld's World of Stories Virtual Gala ft. Newbery Award Winning Author Jerry Craft

NEW YORK - June 8, 2021 - PRLog -- LitWorld (litworld.org (http://www.litworld.org/gala)), a nonprofit advocating for dynamic literacy and the power of sharing stories, is hosting their World of Stories Virtual Gala on Wednesday, June 3, 2021 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET. There will also be an optional Virtual Mix & Mingle with members of the LitWorld staff and community available from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET.

The event will provide an exclusive opportunity to celebrate the impact of LitWorld's work around the globe, as well as:

• An interview with gala honoree Jerry Craft (jerrycraft.com/), Newbery award winning author and illustrator of New Kid and Class Act
• A special conversation with renowned literacy experts Pam Allyn and Ernest Morrell
• A chance to win two round-trip flights to anywhere within the continental U.S.
• Interactive games with prizes  
• A behind-the-scenes view of LitClubs around the world
• A Q&A with members of the LitWorld global community
• And more!

Tickets, tables, and sponsorship opportunities are available by visiting www.litworld.org/gala or at https://bit.ly/3cocTA7. Ticket prices begin at $100, with a sliding-scale option available. All proceeds from evening will go towards helping LitWorld continue running their programs with children and communities around the globe.

About LitWorld:

LitWorld is a New York City based nonprofit and global advocate for dynamic literacy and the power of sharing stories. Since 2007, LitWorld has rallied millions of people in over 170 countries through their advocacy campaign #WorldReadAloudDay, and hundreds of thousands of children and families through their signature programs such as LitClubs and LitCamps. By allying with community-based organizations in over 20 countries, LitWorld gives young people tools that amplify their voices and build agency with the belief that everyone can change the world with their stories.