Skip to main content
Loading
Cart
Donate
Facebook
Twitter
YouTube
Toggle search
Toggle navigation
Keyword Search
Sign In
Home
About RWA
Toggle
Advocacy
Become a Member
Board of Directors
Code of Ethics
Governance
Member Benefits
Our Authors
Scholarships and Grants
Contact Us
Education
Toggle
About Romance Fiction
Articles
Audio
Author Survival Guides
Classes
Publications
Videos
Writing for Writers
Resources
Toggle
Agents
Business Center
Discounts & Subscriptions
Diversity & Inclusion Resources
Find a Critique Partner
Piracy Toolkit
Qualifying Markets
Working with Booksellers and Librarians
Writer Services List
Get Involved
Toggle
Chapters
PAN/PRO Communities
Member Forums
Member Orientation
Volunteer Opportunites
Events
Toggle
Conference
Classes & Webinars
Chapter Events
Power Up Sessions
So You Want to Write Romance
Traditional Author Weekend
Indie Author Weekend
PR/Marketing Master Class
Romance Awareness Month
Librarians Day
Trade Shows
Awards & Programs
Toggle
Pen to Paper
Paper to Polished
RAMP
The Vivian
Lifetime Achievement Award
RITA Award
Golden Heart Award
Other RWA Awards
Forums
"Readers for Life" Literacy Autographing
At the "Readers for Life" Literacy Autographing, hundreds of romance authors meet with and sign books for fans in this two-hour event, with the proceeds from book sales going to literacy organizations.
In 2019, Romance Writers of America raised more than $31,000 to benefit ProLiteracy Worldwide, Literacy Partners, and the Literacy Assistance Center. Since 1990, RWA has raised over $1 million for literacy organizations!
According to ProLiteracy, the amount donated from the "Readers for Life" Literacy Autographing over the years has helped 40,000 adults learn to read, and in 2017, ProLiteracy recognized this accomplishment by honoring RWA with their
President's Award
. Thanks to all who have helped the organization contribute to this worthy cause.
“RWA’s donations to ProLiteracy have helped break the cycle of poverty, elevate workforce skills, and improve the quality of life for adults worldwide,” says Kevin Morgan, president and CEO of ProLiteracy. “ProLiteracy is thankful to the authors, readers, publishers, and literacy partners who have supported us and helped RWA to improve so many lives through literacy.”
Recognition
In 1991, RWA was nominated as one of President Bush's Thousand Points of Light for its efforts in the fight for literacy.
In 1994, ProLiteracy Worldwide presented RWA with an Excellence Award for the organization's continuing efforts in the fight for literacy.
In 2011, RWA received the Distinguished Service Award for the organization's continuing efforts in the fight for literacy.
In 2017, ProLiteracy Worldwide presented RWA with the President's Award for RWA's longstanding commitment to and investment in literacy and education programs throughout the United States and beyond.
{1}
##LOC[OK]##
{1}
##LOC[OK]##
##LOC[Cancel]##
{1}
##LOC[OK]##
##LOC[Cancel]##