Make a Donation to the Festival

To make Festival events accessible as possible to everyone, all events on Saturday, October 4 are free and open to the public. Therefore, the Festival is only possible with the support of individuals, groups, and businesses. To support the Festival, please visit this site to make a donation. The Youth Literature Festival Fund is the last fund listed on this page. Once you enter the amount you wish to contribute and click continue at the bottom of the page, you will be directed to the University of Illinois Foundation's secure online giving site.

We would like to thank in advance all individuals, groups, and businesses whose financial support make the Youth Literature Festival possible and place "Literature at the Heart of Our Lives."