Join us on August 7, 2026 for More Than Lit, Read With Me MN’s annual fundraiser celebrating the power of representation, creativity, and collective impact.
Early Bird Tickets are available now through July 10.
More Than Literacy. Identity-affirming. Representation-centered. Artist-driven.
More Than Lit is a one-of-a-kind community art auction and celebration featuring 20+ local artists, illustrators, and changemakers. Every ticket purchased and every bid placed helps advance Read With Me MN’s mission to increase access to culturally relevant books and close the literacy achievement gap.
Together, we're creating communities where every child can experience the joy and power of seeing themselves represented in stories.
More Than Your Average Fundraiser
This isn't a sit-down gala. It's an evening filled with art, books, connection, and purpose.
By attending More Than Lit, you'll help:
📚 Put diverse books into the hands of children and classrooms
🎨 Amplify the work of local artists and illustrators
🤝 Strengthen community partnerships that make literacy more accessible
✨ Invest in year-round programs that celebrate representation and belonging
Because literacy is about more than learning to read. It's about feeling seen, valued, and connected.
Save the Date
📅 Friday, August 7, 2026
The Hennepin
900 Hennepin Ave. Minneapolis
🎟️ Early Bird Tickets available through July 10
Join us for an unforgettable evening where art inspires change and every story matters.
Get Your Tickets Here
2025 LASAA VIDEO RECAP**2025 LASAA, in partnership with Studio 42 MPLS
Video shot & edited by Allways Films.
This year’s More Than Lit event will be independently produced by Read With Me MN with a refined focus on illustrators and literary arts, but this video captures the scale, atmosphere, and impact sponsors and participants can anticipate.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Check out our sponsorship deck to see opportunities to support More Than Lit and Read With Me MN.
Prefer to view offline? Download the pdf here.
