Our Generous Sponsors
Our primary and sustaining sponsors are Glenn P. and Susan D. Dickes: steadfast promoters of children’s literacy and benefactors of Albert Wisner Public Library.
With Gratitude to Our Festival Benefactors
Creating a festival showcasing the wonder of children’s books and their creators is possible only with the support and goodwill of Glenn P. and Susan D. Dickes, who sponsor the Festival through a generous donation to the Albert Wisner Public Library Foundation. Their unwavering support of programs and services that support Warwick’s families – most notably a commitment to children’s literacy, civic engagement and cultural enrichment through their contributions to the Foundation – cannot be overstated.
It is our very great pleasure to sponsor this annual event to benefit the children of Warwick and our entire community. Reading is a life-long adventure and toddlers should start with picture books on their parents’ laps.
Acknowledging Every Layer of Support
At the heart of the festival are our cherished benefactors, whose generosity makes this gathering possible. Surrounding them is a wide circle of sponsors, community members, and friends whose contributions enrich the festival experience for all:
We are especially grateful to Warwick Valley Central School District – specifically
Assistant Superintendent Tim Holmes and the staff of the Facilities, IT, Custodial and
Security departments – for their partnership and hospitality. The Library’s collaboration with the school district provides the Festival’s critical infrastructure.
Great thanks are also due to Village of Warwick Mayor Michael Newhard, the Village
Board of Trustees and Department of Public Works for their longtime enthusiasm and financial support, which helped shape and sustain the Festival even in its earliest years.
The Warwick Valley Farmers’ Market has been a steady source of help by allowing us to
publicize the Festival there as the event approaches. We appreciate their gracious
welcome.
Warwick Press, Tuscan Café, Rooster Tees, The Uncle Brothers, bookseller Chris
Gonsalves of Best Book Fairs, and a rotating cast of stellar local food trucks are longtime partners whose expertise and creativity we value greatly. We greatly appreciate working with all of them; please support these businesses when the chance arises.
Every contribution, at any level, helps sustain the Warwick Children’s Book Festival and
the joy it brings to our community.
