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Jumpstart’s Scribbles to Novels
event raised $1.1 million dollars on May 4 and featured
author Thomas Chatterton Williams, Model and Jumpstart
Spokesperson Carolyn Murphy, Grammy winning performer
Rosanne Cash, and author Harlan Coben.
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Jumpstart's Scribbles to Novels Event Raises $1.1 Million
New
York: On Wednesday, May 4th, Jumpstart’s Scribbles to Novels
event brought acclaimed authors Harlan Coben (Caught),
Rosanne Cash (Composed), and Thomas Chatterton Williams
(Losing My Cool) together to celebrate and support the
literary journey that takes a child from scribbles to
novels. This event gives our authors a chance to discuss how
they started writing, what keeps them writing, and how where
they came from impacted their love of writing.
Four hundred guests
had the opportunity to chat with and have books signed by
our renowned authors, all while supporting Jumpstart’s
important early literacy programming in New York City and
across the country. Scribbles to Novels raised $1.1 million.
Being honored at the event for a decade of partnership with
Jumpstart was the Pearson Foundation, the nonprofit arm of
Pearson, the international media company; known for its
philanthropic support and advocacy for early
education. The three featured authors are published by
Penguin, which is owned by Pearson.
In addition
to Mr. Coben, Mr. Williams, and Ms. Cash,
who performed two of her signature songs at the event,
Scribbles to Novels featured the super-model and Jumpstart
spokesperson, Carolyn Murphy, who co-emceed with
Harlan Coben.
“We are honored
these individuals are choosing to celebrate the power of the
written word with us on this special night,” said
Jumpstart’s Executive Director, Myung J. Lee. “Jumpstart is
transforming children’s lives, one neighborhood at a time.
It is very gratifying that these artists and other concerned
citizens are coming together to
shine a spotlight on closing the pervasive early education
achievement gap that affects young children in
impoverished communities.”
Jumpstart’s
long-time partner agreed. “This school year marks Pearson’s
10-year anniversary supporting Jumpstart and its mission.
Pearson people and businesses are honored to be part of this
celebration in support Jumpstart ‘s work in classrooms
everyday,” said Pearson Foundation President Mark Nieker.
“We are pleased that these celebrated authors are able to
join us to support this mission and to share their own
stories.”
About Jumpstart
Every child deserves a chance to succeed, yet poverty puts
millions of children at greater risk of school failure
because they lack access to a quality education. Jumpstart
is a national early education organization that recruits and
trains college students and community volunteers to work
with preschool children in
low-income neighborhoods.
Through a proven curriculum, these children develop the
language, literacy, and social skills they need to be ready
for school, setting them on a path to close the achievement
gap
before it begins. Join us to work toward the day
every child in America enters school prepared to succeed.
Learn more at
www.jstart.org
About the Pearson Foundation
The Pearson Foundation, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit, extends
Pearson’s commitment to education by partnering with
leading nonprofit, civic, and business organizations to
provide financial, organizational, and publishing assistance
across the globe. The foundation aims to make a difference
by sponsoring innovative educational programs and extending
its educational expertise to help in classrooms and in local
communities. More information on the Pearson Foundation can
be found at
www.pearsonfoundation.org .
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