Starbucks Coffee & Local Photographer, Joshua Liberman Team Up to Benefit Childrens Literacy

Joshua Liberman, a local Los Angeles photographer, and Starbucks Coffee, Beverly Glen Circle, are joining forces to ensure that every child develops proficient reading skills by donating proceeds from the sale of his work to the Childrens Literacy Fund. The Beverly Hills coffee shop is providing a valuable outlet for the Los Angeles artisan by sponsoring an exhibition of Libermans photography from January 12th, 2002 -- March 31st, 2002.

Los Angeles, CA -- About 40 percent of Americas 4th grade students cannot read well enough to meet the basic" achievement level of the National Assessment of Educational Progress. Joshua Liberman, a local Los Angeles photographer, and Starbucks Coffee, Beverly Glen Circle, are joining forces to ensure that every child develops proficient reading skills by donating proceeds from the sale of his work to the Childrens Literacy Fund. The Beverly Hills coffee shop is providing a valuable outlet for the Los Angeles artisan by sponsoring an exhibition of Libermans photography from January 12th, 2002 -- March 31st, 2002. In doing so, Starbucks will be benefiting childrens literacy nationwide: Liberman will be donating 10% of the sales of his artwork to the Childrens Literacy Fund upon completion of the show.

As Joshua Liberman points out, This cooperative of Corporate America and Local Art Community is a valuable, although little tapped resource. By joining forces, we are empowered to expose people to a rich American art culture and reach out to help those in need within our communities."

The art opening party will be held Saturday, January 12th, 2002, at 6:30 p.m. at Starbucks Coffee, 2952 Beverly Glen Circle, Beverly Hills, CA. The fine art photography show will continue for three months, from January 4th -- March 31st 2002.

Learning to read is one of the most important tools in a childs life," said Marian Wright Edelman, Founder and President of the Childrens Defense Fund. We must close the learning gap that exists in this country. It is inexcusable that so many American children cannot read at grade level."

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, January 11, 2002
Contact: Brenda Rex, (818) 262-9447

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