Literacy Network of Los Angeles

The Literacy Network has had the privilege of honoring people and productions in the entertainment industry for highlighting the literacy issue in their work.

Ed Romano, CFO of Warner Bros. receives the Spirit of Literacy Award

At a 2007 event, the Network honored:

Ed Romano, CFO of Warner Bros.
Spirit of Literacy Award

This is an honor presented to a well-established leader in the community who provides a role model of integrity in both professional and philanthropic endeavors, and who has a demonstrated understanding of the importance of, and concern for, improving literacy in our community.

Susannah Grant, screenwriter, In Her Shoes
Spotlight on Literacy Award

This is an honor presented to an individual or production that has endeavored to ‘shine a light’ on the literacy issue in a thoughtful, sensitive or thought-provoking way.

NBC’s Today Show, for their participation in Jumpstart’s Read for the Record
Literacy Awareness Award

This is an honor presented to an individual or production that works to raise awareness around the issue of literacy by including the subject in a production, through philanthropic work or advocacy.

Lifetime Television’s original film The Fantasia Barrino Story: Life is Not a Fairy Tale
Outstanding Achievement in Television and Film

This is an honor presented to recognize artistry and a commitment to bring the message of the importance of literacy to a wider public through popular media.