Reading Festival & Tribute to Writers & Illustrators
Friday, November 14, 2025 · 5:00–8:00 PM · University of Houston–Downtown (Room A300).
Join us for an evening celebrating creativity and community: recognition of our writers and illustrators, plus a silent auction and artwork sales to support literacy.
Hosted by UHD Bilingual E-Library
Event Details
RecognitionSilent AuctionArtwork Sale
Objectives
- Raise awareness about the literacy crisis and invite UHD student organizations to partner with the E-Library.
- Honor the E-Library’s writers and illustrators (certificate recognition).
- Support literacy through a silent auction and artwork sales.
Program
5:00–5:30
Registration
5:30–6:00
Welcome · E-Library overview (mission/vision, resources) · The literacy crisis
6:00–6:30
“Adopt a family” to improve literacy with the E-Library · Testimonials (tentative)
6:30–7:00
Certificate recognition for illustrators and writers
7:00–8:00
Silent auction & artwork sale
Contact
For questions before or during the event: Dr. Cristina Torres ·torrescr@uhd.edu · 832-439-1804
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