Read Ahead's Books & Beyond Gala

Join us on Monday, May 6 at Guastavino's!

Read Ahead’s annual gala raises critical funds to serve the students in our program, and recognizes and celebrates the community of supporters who help make our vision a reality. 


We are looking forward to an incredible evening, and hope you’ll be among the 300+ guests who celebrate with us. To purchase tickets or make a donation to support our work, please click the link below.

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Every child deserves a great story. Let's help them write it.

JOIN THE COMMUNITY OF SUPPORTERS WHO HELP MAKE READ AHEAD POSSIBLE

Read Ahead is dedicated to helping New York City youth strengthen the literacy and social-emotional skills they need to thrive in school and beyond.

Since 1991, Read Ahead has connected public elementary school students with caring mentors from leading corporate and community partners. During weekly sessions, mentors and mentees read together, discuss books and their lives, and engage in fun and educational games and activities. Read Ahead sessions are designed to help children grow their confidence, love of reading, literacy skills, and other skills essential for success.

Throughout our 30+ year history, more than 20,000 New York City children have become confident, joyful readers with the support of their Read Ahead mentor.

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Our 2024 Honoree: Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

MORGAN LEWIS AND READ AHEAD HAVE PARTNERED SINCE 2013 TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Morgan Lewis is recognized for exceptional client service, legal innovation, and commitment to its communities. Our global depth reaches across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East with the collaboration of more than 2,200 lawyers and specialists who provide elite legal services across industry sectors for multinational corporations to startups around the world. For more information about us, please visit www.morganlewis.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and WeChat.

Learn about Morgan Lewis

2024 Authorship Award

Principal Amy Hom, P.S. 1 Alfred E. Smith Elementary School
Read Ahead’s Authorship Award is presented annually to an inspiring individuals who are writing a better story for New York City children, families, schools, and communities. This year we are thrilled to present this award to Principal Amy Hom from our longtime partner, P.S. 1 Alfred E. Smith Elementary School
Learn about P.S. 1

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Please contact the Read Ahead team for sponsorship opportunities and other questions about this year’s gala.

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