Awards Ceremony Sponsorship Opportunities

Event Overview

Every November, the Children's Literature Council of Southern California (CLCSC) hosts its annual Children's Literature Awards Ceremony, a celebration of authors, illustrators, educators, and librarians who inspire young readers and elevate children's literature. This event brings together a vibrant community of educators, publishing professionals, and advocates for literacy.

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Why Sponsor?

Visibility & Recognition

  • Prominent placement of sponsor name/logo on printed program and CLCSC social media and website.

  • Sponsor mentions across CLCSC’s social media platforms before and after the event.

  • Acknowledgment in press releases and public announcements.

  • Verbal recognition during the ceremony.

Community Impact

  • Demonstrate your commitment to literacy, education, and youth in Southern California.

  • Support authors, illustrators, teachers, and librarians who nurture a love of reading.

  • Strengthen your organization’s connection to schools, libraries, and literary communities.

Networking & Relationships

  • Connect with educators, authors, illustrators, librarians, and publishing professionals.

  • Complimentary tickets for sponsor representatives to attend the ceremony.

  • Build long-term relationships with literacy leaders and advocates.

Marketing & Storytelling

  • Opportunities for cross-promotion on CLCSC and sponsor channels.

  • Association with inspiring stories of award winners shaping children’s reading lives.

  • Positive brand alignment with education, creativity, and community enrichment.

Sponsorship Levels

Presenting Sponsor ($750)

  • Exclusive recognition across all printed materials and social media

  • Feature in award presentations

  • Sponsorship signage displayed at Excellence in an Non-Fiction Picture Book, Excellence in Picture Book Artistry, or Excellence in Juvenile Fiction Award Winner table

  • Four (4) Tickets to the 2025 Children’s Literature Award Ceremony

  • Collection of 2025 Award Winning Books

Supporting Sponsor ($500)

  • Recognition in event program, website, and social media

  • Feature in award presentations

  • Sponsorship signage displayed at Myra Cohn Livingston, Peggy C. Miller, or Dorothy C. McKenzie Award Winner table

  • Two (2) Tickets to the 2025 Children’s Literature Award Ceremony

Community Sponsor($250) 

  • Recognition in event program, website, and social media

  • Two (2) Tickets to the 2025 Children’s Literature Award Ceremony

Friend Sponsor ($100)

  • Recognition in event program, website, and social media

  • One (1) Tickets to the 2025 Children’s Literature Award Ceremony

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Join Us in Celebrating Children’s Literature

By sponsoring the CLCSC Children’s Literature Awards Ceremony, your organization will be recognized as a champion of literacy and creativity in Southern California. Together, we can celebrate the people and stories that inspire future generations of readers.

CLCSC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. 

Tax EIN: 33-0047729

**Contact:**

Helen Fairman

awardsceremonychair@childrensliteraturecouncil.org