Join us for an evening of drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and inspiring stories as we celebrate the impact of the past year. Together, we will look ahead and recommit to ensuring every student has the literacy support they need to succeed.
2026 Event Host Committee
Jonah Tobin, Co-Chair
Mariann Youniss, Co-Chair
Amy & Jock Danforth
Will Danforth
Judy Doyno
Tara Finnegan
Aubrey & Peter Henderson
Donna Heuchling
Mercedes & Greg Lagan
Peter Martin
Beth McHugh
Barbara & Bill McMahon
Shreya Sharma
Fiona Sleigh
Julie & Tom Sneed
Rachel Stone
Julie Tamayo
Jonah Tobin
John & Rainy Wilkins
Bill Wolff
Mariann & Andy Youniss
Nearly 70% of fourth graders throughout Massachusetts are not reading at grade level.
Gaps in early literacy create obstacles in the path of learning that affect children for years to come.
Literations is meeting the critical need for early literacy support in Greater Boston, MetroWest, and Chelsea, reaching the communities that need help the most.
Thank you for joining us in empowering young readers by giving the gift of literacy.
Interested in becoming a 2026 Lighting the Spark Sponsor?
Reach out to Courtney Young at cyoung@literations.org
Sponsor a School
Empower A Reader
Support a Mentor
Fuel a Session
Venue
Lighting the Spark will take place at More Than Words Bookstore at 242 East. Berkeley St. in Boston, MA.
Two parking lots are available within one block of the More Than Words venue, at 365 Albany St. and 39 Traveler St. There is also limited street parking in the area. More Than Words is also accessible to the Red Line Broadway stop, Orange Line Tufts stop, and the Silver Line bus.
More Than Words is a nonprofit social enterprise that empowers system-involved youth to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business.