Bedtime Stories 2007

Night Light
A Fundraiser for Humanities Washington
The only statewide organization dedicated to revitalizing experiences in the humanities and making them accessible for all.

Our annual Bedtime Stories gala, an evening of food, wine, and words, takes place October 19, 2007 in Seattle at the Rainier Club. Hailed by Charles Johnson as "the region's premier literary event," Bedtime Stories is a special opportunity for literary enthusiasts to enjoy original work by Northwest writers in support of cultural and educational programs throughout the state.

Tickets include a reception, silent auction, a three-course dinner, and premiere readings by our very own local and acclaimed authors. This year's original short stories will be written on the theme Night Light. Our authors are Charles Johnson, Jess Walter, Jana Harris, & Kathleen Alcala.

All proceeds raised from the event support humanities programming in Washington state, and all book sales directly support Motheread/Fatheread, our family literacy program.

Tickets are $200 per person. Bedtime Stories is an unparalleled evening devoted to the power of story and celebrating the effects of cultivating a love for the humanities.

Please join us. Space is limited and your early response will ensure a place at the event. Call or email at 206.682.1770 to reserve tickets.

Bedtime Stories 2006
took place October 27th at the Palace Ballroom in Seattle.

Emceed by Frances McCue, co-founder and former Artistic Director of Richard Hugo House, this year´s event featured original short stories on the theme Night Watch by Northwest writers Karen Fisher, author of A Sudden Country, Mary Guterson, author of We Are All Fine Here and Bedtime Stories favorite Dr. Charles Johnson. The winner of the inaugural Emerging Writer Award short-story contest read their triumphant story. Also, a tribute was paid to August Wilson, a great friend of Bedtime Stories.