Funds raised from the 14th Annual Toast will directly support Lifelong Learning programs and services at the Los Angeles Public Library, which include Adult Literacy Services, Tech2Go, Cybernauts, Career Online High School, and Full STEAM Ahead.

This event will feature live DJ sets by Novena Carmel, co-host of KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic, a Drag Queen Storytime performance by Pickle, songs and storytelling by Lavender Diamond, reading by author Jade Chang, performance by The Buttertones, Young Literari Chair Ginnifer Goodwin, City Librarian John F. Szabo, Library Foundation of Los Angeles President and CEO, Stacy Lieberman and more to be announced!

Guests will enjoy cocktails and passed appetizers, and VIP ticket holders are invited to attend our VIP after-party upstairs at Bardot.

Young Literati Members:
Purchase Your Discounted Tickets for the 14th Annual Toast Now!

Sponsorship and Admission Benefits

Includes access to welcome cocktail reception and program
    Includes access to welcome cocktails, program, and VIP after-party at Bardot
      Sponsorship at this level entitles you to:
    • Two (2) VIP Tickets
    • Reserved seating during the program
    • Name recognition as a Patron in  printed program*
    • One Young Literati Membership at the Friend level **
    • Sponsorship at this level entitles you to:
    • Four (4) VIP Tickets
    • Reserved seating during the program
    • Name recognition as a Patron in  printed program*
    • Sponsorship at this level entitles you to:
    • Six (6) VIP Tickets
    • Reserved seating during the program
    • Name recognition as a Patron in  printed program*, and on screens at event
    • Two Young Literati Memberships at the Friend level **
    • Sponsorship at this level entitles you to:
    • Eight (8) VIP Tickets
    • Reserved seating during the program
    • Name recognition as a Patron in online materials, press release(s)*, event invitation*, printed program*, and on screens at event
    • Acknowledgment in opening remarks of the program
    • Two Young Literati Memberships at the Partner level **
    • Sponsorship at this level entitles you to:
    • Ten (10) VIP Tickets
    • Reserved seating during the program
    • Name recognition as a Patron in online materials, press release(s)*, event invitation*, printed program*, and on screens at event
    • Acknowledgment in opening remarks of the program
    • Two Young Literati Patron level Memberships **
    • Don't miss the event of the year! 14th Annual Young Literati Toast

      Thank you for supporting the 14th Annual Young Literati Toast!

      If you have questions about your tickets or sponsorship, please contact Sarah Charleton, Director of Membership and Annual Giving at [email protected] or 213.292.6242.

      Many Thanks to Our Generous Sponsors

      PATRON SPONSOR

      Sunita Deshmukh
      Epic Games 
      Michael & Dana Jones
      Jenji Kohan
      Mattel
      Brendon Cassidy & Brooke Rowland
      Susan S. & Kenneth L. Wallach Foundation

      VISIONARY SPONSOR

      The Mesdag Family Foundation
      Lawyers’ Mutual Insurance Company
      Flora L. Thornton Foundation

      ADVOCATE SPONSOR

      Hotchkis Foundation
      Hogan Lovells

      ENTHUSIAST SPONSOR

      Nicole Neeman Brady
      Jennifer Schuur Herbert
      Laura A. Seigle

      SUPPORTER SPONSOR

      Debra Albin-Riley
      Patricia B. Kao & Dr. Richard Benoit
      Ela & Nikhil Jhaveri 
      Lisa Richardson
      Laura P. Rosenwald
      CV Strategies

      Many thanks to our friends Studio Number One for creating the beautiful invitation art.