Invitation for the Story Soirée event with floral illustrations, event date November 12, 2026, location Daniels Spectrum, organized by The Children's Book Bank, with the theme 'Champion the Next Chapter'.

2ND ANNUAL STORY SOIRÉE

JOIN US & HELP CHAMPION THE NEXT CHAPTER!

Date: November 12, 2026
Time: 5:45pm - 9:00pm
Location: Daniels Spectrum (585 Dundas St. E)

With the aim of raising $200,000 for The Children’s Book Bank, the Story Soirée is uniquely positioned as the only gala in Toronto focused on the issue of children’s literacy.

This event brings together educators, authors, as well as business and community leaders for an evening of immersive storytelling and lasting impact.

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SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

For sponsorship inquiries or to explore a custom partnership, please contact Hugh Lawson: hugh@childrensbookbank.com

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SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

For sponsorship inquiries or to explore a custom partnership, please contact Hugh Lawson: hugh@childrensbookbank.com

OAK SPONSOR - $25,000

(1 SPOT AVAILABLE)
EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS
• Event naming rights: “Story Soirée presented by [Company Name]”
• 10 gala tickets
• Present an Annual Award recipient
• Activation branding opportunity
• A bespoke employee engagement program (post-event)
• Full-page ad in digital program packet
• Verbal recognition during the program
• Two (2) spotlight social media posts
BRANCH SPONSOR - $15,000

(4 SPOTS AVAILABLE)
EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS
• 8 gala tickets
• Activation branding opportunity
• A bespoke employee engagement program (post-event)
• Full-page ad in digital program packet
• Verbal recognition during the program
• One (1) spotlight social media post
LEAF SPONSOR - $10,000

(4 SPOTS AVAILABLE)
EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS
• 6 gala tickets
• Half-page ad in digital program packet
• A bespoke employee engagement program (post-event)
• Verbal recognition during the program
• One (1) group highlight social media post
ROOT SPONSOR - $5,000

EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS
• 4 gala tickets
• Half-page ad in digital program packet
• One (1) group highlight social media post

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Become a Story Soirée Ambassador

Build community. Share the experience. Your $1000 contribution allows you to invite 4 guests and is eligible for an $800 charitable tax receipt.

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ANNUAL AWARDS

The Children’s Book Bank is proud to introduce three new awards honouring extraordinary individuals whose use of the power of literacy, storytelling, and equity has reshaped the landscape for Toronto’s youth.