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CELEBRATING THE

Dear Potential Sponsor,

It is an honor to help steward the legacy of the Amelia Island Book Festival(AIBF) as we celebrate our 25th anniversary—a milestone made possiblethrough the kindness and support of this remarkable community.

 

With so many nonprofits doing important work in Nassau County, we aregrateful you are considering supporting ours. If you choose to become asponsor, our commitment is to promote you and your business fully andensure the partnership adds real value. Sponsorship details follow.

Literacy shapes every aspect of a person’s future. As a mother of twin fourthgraders, I’m especially focused on early literacy, knowing high schoolgraduation can be predicted by a student’s reading level at the end of thirdgrade. In January 2025, our county’s dashboard revealed that 32% of thirdgraders are not reading at grade level—a challenge that makes AIBF’smission more urgent than ever.

 

AIBF’s programs directly build literacy skills in children andadults across Northeast Florida. And personally, the Festivalreawakened my own love of reading, reminding me howtransformative books can be.

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A bit of our story: Our first festival took place in 2001, originallyknown as the Book Island Festival and believed to be the firstliterary festival held on an island. Our founding mission—“keeping the joy of books alive”— is carried forward throughauthor events, community programs, and our cornerstoneAuthors in Schools initiative.

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Since then, AIBF has grown into one of Northeast Florida’s mostcherished literary traditions—welcoming bestselling authors,uplifting emerging voices, and creating countless opportunities forreaders and writers to connect. Our board of directors andcommittee chairs are all dedicated volunteers, and we employ onlyan accountant, tech support, and marketing professional on a parttime basis—allowing the majority of our funding to go directlytoward literacy initiatives.

Our Authors in Schools program remains our most impactful initiative. Thanksto supporters like you, tens of thousands of books have been placed directlyinto students’ hands. Last year, more than 80% of Nassau County publicschool students participated, along with private and homeschool students.Teachers tell us the program sparks excitement, parents say it inspirescuriosity, and students say it makes them feel seen.

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As we look ahead, your support helps us:

  • Expand Authors in Schools

  • Fund scholarships through our Short Story Contest

  • Provide meaningful literary programming

  • Keep the Festival free and accessible to the community

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We are excited to mark our silver anniversary with a special Gala on Friday, February 27, 2026, at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, featuring bestsellingauthors Kate Quinn, Claire Cook, Philipp Meyer, Kristy Woodson Harvey, MaryAlice Monroe, Ashley Elston, and Honorary Chairman Kevin Powers. Theseauthors will also participate in panels, book signings, and Festivalprogramming on Saturday.

Thank you for considering supporting our mission. Together, wecan continue creating a community where stories thrive andreaders of all ages discover the joy of books.

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In gratitude,

Kelly Powers

Amelia Island Board of Directors

Kelly Powers, President
Kim Sartor, Secretary
Crawford Ward, Treasurer
Karen Schexnayder, VP of Operations

Members at Large

John Cagle, Rachel Glover, Agnes Lyden, Kayli Quirk, and Maggie Williams

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Friday, February 27, 2026 - The Ritz Carlton, Amelia Island

Festival Sponsor $25,000- Title Sponsor*

  • 4 seats with the Author of their choice and access for four people to the exclusive author experienceduring the hour before the Gala starts

  • 2 bottles of reserve wine at the gala tables

  • PLUS 1 reserved gala table for up to 8 guests (guests are not included in private author experience)

  • Reserved festival front row seating in middle school auditorium for up to 8 guests at the Festival

  • Name goes on all advertising and programs, social media, and our website

  • A set of autographed books (the most recent book for each featured author)

$15,000- Gold Sponsor*

  • 2 seats with the Author of their choice and access for two people to the exclusive authorexperience during the hour before the Gala starts

  • PLUS 1 reserved table for up to 8 guests (guests are not included in private author experience)

  • Reserved festival front row seating in middle school auditorium seating for up to 8 guests

  • Name goes on all advertising and programs, social media, and our website

  • A set of autographed books (the most recent book for each featured author)

$10,000- Silver Sponsor*

  • 2 seats with author of their choice and access for two people to the exclusiveauthor experience during the hour before the Gala starts

  • Plus 1/2 gala table (guests are not included in private author experience)

  • Reserved festival front row seating in middle school auditorium seating for up to 6 guests

  • Name goes on all advertising and programs, social media, and our website

  • A set of autographed books (the most recent book for each featured author)

$5,000- Bronze Sponsor*

  • Bronze: 2 seats with an author

  • Reserved festival front row seating in middle school auditorium seating for up to 4 guests

  • Name goes on all advertising and programs, social media, and our website

  • Access for four people to the exclusive author experience during the hour before theGala starts

  • A set of autographed books (the most recent book for each featured author)

$5,000- Sponsor a Celebrity Author

  • 2 seats at the respective author table

  • Name goes on all advertising and programs, social media, and our website

  • Access for four people to the exclusive author experience during the hour before the Gala starts

  • A set of autographed books (the most recent book for each featured author)

*While available

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Authors in Schools - Friday, February 27, 2026

$5,000- Sponsor a School

  • AIBF to post Yard Signs outside the school on Thursday, Feb 26th.

  • Creation of a digital "Thank You" to the sponsors, and have the schools send that out in various formats.

  • All AIS books have "Thank You Sponsors" stickers with QR codes inside.

  • Poster at the expo that lists schools & sponsors

  • Name goes on all advertising and programs, social media, and our website

$1,500 - Sponsor a Grade

  • AIBF to post Yard Signs outside the school on Thursday, Feb 26th.

  • Creation of a digital "Thank You" to the sponsors and have the schools send that out in various formats.

  • All AIS books have "Thank You Sponsors" stickers with QR codes inside.

  • Poster at the expo that lists schools & sponsors

  • Name goes on all advertising and programs, social media, and our website

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Kids Zone/AIBF Festival - Saturday, February 28, 2026

$2,500- Sponsor Kids Zone

  • Banner at Middle School in Kids Zone

  • Name goes on scavenger hunt program given to kids at Expo

  • Name goes on all advertising and programs, social media, and our website

2026 Amelia Island Book Festival sponsorships

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The Amelia Island Book Festival is a Florida registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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