Become a Friend of the Festival

Dear Friend,

As we finish celebrating 25 years, Fall for the Book is already anticipating the next quarter-century. We are so proud of our ever-growing community that believes in the transformative power of storytelling to inspire, educate, and unite. 

Now, on the brink of a new chapter, we invite you to be a crucial part of our ongoing story. Your support will enable us to empower the next generation of writers and readers. Together, let’s ensure the joy of reading remains a beacon of enlightenment. Join us in shaping the literary landscape, sustaining our efforts and fueling the growth of literary appreciation for generations. Here’s to another 25 years, fostering a world where the written word inspires connection and endless possibilities. Thank you for being an integral part of our journey.

Sincerely,

Kara Oakleaf, Festival Director

Become a literary champion and fuel creative minds

Benefits for Friends of the Festival

Friend: Donate $1-$74 and receive:
Supporter: Donate $75-$149 and receive all of the above, plus:
Patron: Donate $150-$299 and receive all of the above, plus:
Advocate: Donate $300-$499 and receive all of the above, plus:
Champion: Donate $500-$999 and receive all of the above, plus:
Leader: Donate $1,000 or more and receive all of the above, plus:
Become a recurring donor of $40 a month or more and receive:

Fall for the Book is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and donations are Tax Deductible after Market Value. Market Value of Listed Benefits: Patron –  $80, Advocate – $105, Champion – $185, Leader – $201, Recurring – $130. 

Or send your check payable to “Fall for the Book” to the address below: 

Fall for the Book
George Mason University, MS 3E4
4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030

For more information, contact us at 703-993-3986 or at friends@fallforthebook.org.

* For donations received by August 1, 2023

Thank you to our Friends of the Festival!

Leaders

Robert & Lucy Beck

Sally Merten

Mary Peterson

Peter Stearns & Donna Kidd

Champions

Jennifer Disano

John McGranahan

Nancy Roodberg

Diane Wakeham

Advocates

Ken Budd

Donna Davis

Ellis Glover

David Johnson

Debra Lane

Anne Lauer

Paulette Miller

Phylis Salak

Mary Schwartz

Joy & Frank Whittington

Gregg Wilhelm

Patrons

Kelly Bransome

David & Gretchen Bulova

Herschel Kanter

Ann Chen

Jo Ormesher

Patricia Paterno

Paurenia Patrick

Alison Prevost

Arthur & Colleen Rich

Marguerite Rippy

Debra Lattanzi Shutika

Ellen Weeren

Supporters

Claudia Borke

Ramona Browne

Rachel Carter

Inez Dinwoodie

Patricia Duque-Lewis

P.A. Flanagan

Allison Garland

Mary Gauthier

Julie Gladbach

Christine Fow

Tamara Harvey

Suzanne Levy

Sally Lorentson

Michael and Shannon Morrow

Friends

Eric Anderson

Stephanie Baxter

Dianne Blais

Megan DuBois

Parisa Ebrahimi

Laura Elliott

Barbara Emerson

Maureen Hannan

Virginia Hartman

Virginia Hoy

Susan Job

Pamela Jones

Rebecca Kobayashi

Elaine Kolish

Marsha Komandt

Ellen Lamb

Julie Long

Kelly Loomis

Una Murphy

Patricia Pearson

Dianna Poodiack

Rachel Small

Candace Strawn

Carrolet Taylor

Mollie Weinert

Deborah White

Stephanie Vanderslice

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