Literary Festival
Gene Luen Yang
American Born Chinese, his first graphic novel, was a National Book Award finalist as well as the winner of the Printz Award and an Eisner Award in 2006. His two-volume graphic novel Boxers & Saints won the L.A. Times Book Prize and was a National Book Award Finalist in 2013. In 2003, as part of his Lenten practice, Yang created The Rosary Comic Book to help preteens and teens understand and enjoy the rosary prayers.
You may purchase Gene Luen Yang's books and pick them up at LitFest!
STUDENT TICKETS ARE FREE
Students may attend at no charge, but due to space limitations, must register.
Or scan the QR code below for student registration.
Adult tickets are $10
JOIN BISHOP DUNNE
APRIL 9, 2024
FEATURING GENE LUEN YANG
The fourth annual Bishop Dunne Literary Festival will be held April 9, 2024. This year’s speaker is Gene Luen Yang. An award-winning graphic novelist and illustrator, Yang is also a former Catholic high school teacher. He served as the Library of Congress’ fifth National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. While Ambassador he created a program called “Reading Without Walls” to encourage students to read books that they might not normally choose on their own.
Yang’s other works include the middle grade series Secret Coders (with Mike Holmes), The Shadow Hero (with Sonny Liew), New Super-Man (with various artists), and Avatar: The Last Airbender series (with Gurihiru). In 2016, he was named a MacArthur Foundation Fellow. His most recent books are the memoir Dragon Hoops (2020) and Superman Smashes the Klan (2020).
Save the date for the evening of April 9, 2024, to come hear Gene Yang speak. Everyone is welcome. Watch for more details, or for more information please see the librarian, Ms. Melanie Gibson, or email her at mgibson@bdcs.org.
The Festival is a celebration of the written and spoken word intended to encourage a love of language and literature among students, teachers and the community at large. The event brings nationally renowned authors to our Oak Cliff campus to share their insights about the craft of writing and literature’s ability to explore contemporary issues in creative ways. Two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward, NAACP Image Award and Kirkus Prize winner Jason Reynolds, and Newbery medalist Matt de la Peña appeared at previous festivals.
Literary Festival Committee
| Dr. Veronica Alonzo | Associate Superintendent Catholic Schools Office |
| Paulina Carrillo | Community Member |
| Erica Culton | Bishop Dunne Teacher/Director of Middle School |
| Melanie Gibson | Literary Festival Chair |
| Elisa Goodwin | Director of Development and Alumni Relations |
| Amy Hinojosa | Community Member |
| Jenny Hood | Director of Admission |
| Natalie Louis | Bishop Dunne Parent Volunteer |
| Michele Morgan | Bishop Dunne Parent Volunteer |
| Damian McDonald | Guidance Counselor |
| Amber Peoples | Middle School Social Studies |
| Kathryn Perry | Director of External Relations |
| Steve Smith | Development Coordinator |
| Michele Thompson | Bishop Dunne Parent Volunteer |
| Christine Voigt | Director of Curriculum and Instructional Technology |
Sponsorship Opportunities*
Gold Circle $5,000: 20 VIP tickets to the Literary Festival with meet and greet. Banner displayed on the Bishop Dunne campus through June 30, 2025. Acknowledged during event welcome and opportunity to briefly address guests at podium. Reserved front seats at keynote address. Inclusion in all event print materials, press releases, website, and social media
Silver Circle $2,500: 15 VIP tickets to the Literary Festival with meet and greet. Banner displayed on the Bishop Dunne campus through December 31, 2024. Reserved premium seats at keynote address. Included in event program, website, and social media. First right of refusal for next year's Silver Circle sponsorship level
Bronze Circle $1,000: 10 VIP tickets to the Literary Festival with meet and greet. Banner displayed at event. Reserved premium seats at keynote address. Inclusion in event program, website and social media. First right of refusal for next year's Bronze Circle sponsorship level.
Patron Sponsor $500: 8 VIP tickets to the Literary Festival with meet and greet. inclusion in event program and website
Supporting Sponsor $250: 6 VIP tickets to the Literary Festival with meet and greet. Inclusion in event program and website.
Falcon Family Supporter $100: 4 tickets to the Literary Festival with meet and greet. Name acknowledged in event program and website.
Partner $50: 2 tickets to the Literary Festival with meet and greet. Name acknowledged in event program and website.
*to be published in the program, sponsorship must be received by April 1, 2024.
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
2024 SPONSORS
Platinum
Anonymous Foundation
Bronze
Javier and Veronica Alonzo
Frederick and Shannon Cerise
Patron
Betty Bourgeois
Supporting
Russell and Tish Thompson
Falcon Family Supporter
Michele Morgan and Ronald Horick
The West Family
Partner
Julie Coxe and Pero Vrucinic
Ryan and Megan Griffin
The Martensen Family