The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is pleased to announce that First Lady Jill Biden will deliver remarks at the 2023 National Celebration of Reading. The Foundation’s signature biennial event will take place at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.
Dr. Biden is a community college educator, a military mother, a grandmother, and the author of a New York Times bestselling memoir, “Where the Light Enters: Building a Family, Discovering Myself,” as well as two children’s books. A strong advocate for literacy and education, Dr. Biden previously delivered keynote remarks at the Foundation’s 2021 National Summit on Adult Literacy, where she reflected on the importance of literacy and the legacy of former First Lady Barbara Bush.
“Reading is the foundation of all education. It affects every aspect of our society. And this group, which has done so much...
Dr. Biden is a community college educator, a military mother, a grandmother, and the author of a New York Times bestselling memoir, “Where the Light Enters: Building a Family, Discovering Myself,” as well as two children’s books. A strong advocate for literacy and education, Dr. Biden previously delivered keynote remarks at the Foundation’s 2021 National Summit on Adult Literacy, where she reflected on the importance of literacy and the legacy of former First Lady Barbara Bush.
“Reading is the foundation of all education. It affects every aspect of our society. And this group, which has done so much...
- 10/5/2023
- Look to the Stars
Exclusive: Jason Moore (Pitch Perfect) has been tapped to develop and direct an adaptation of Steven Rowley’s acclaimed bestseller, The Guncle, for Lionsgate.
The Guncle follows a reclusive, once-famous gay television star who takes his young niece and nephew into his Palm Springs home after their mother dies suddenly, introducing them to his outsized life and unique wisdom and bringing about healing for all three.
Lionsgate landed rights to the book from Penguin Random House’s Putnam imprint, in a competitive situation, shortly after its publication last May. Rowley is adapting the screenplay and will exec produce. Kristin Burr will produce through her Burr! Productions, alongside Rob Weisbach, with Burr! Productions’ Jessica Friedman to serve as co-producer. James Myers and Scott O’Brien are overseeing the project on behalf of the studio.
“Since we acquired this book last year, it’s become a favorite of readers everywhere, including Jason – who...
The Guncle follows a reclusive, once-famous gay television star who takes his young niece and nephew into his Palm Springs home after their mother dies suddenly, introducing them to his outsized life and unique wisdom and bringing about healing for all three.
Lionsgate landed rights to the book from Penguin Random House’s Putnam imprint, in a competitive situation, shortly after its publication last May. Rowley is adapting the screenplay and will exec produce. Kristin Burr will produce through her Burr! Productions, alongside Rob Weisbach, with Burr! Productions’ Jessica Friedman to serve as co-producer. James Myers and Scott O’Brien are overseeing the project on behalf of the studio.
“Since we acquired this book last year, it’s become a favorite of readers everywhere, including Jason – who...
- 9/14/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Lionsgate has emerged the winner of a filmed rights auction for the Steven Rowley novel “The Guncle.”
Published only a week ago via Penguin Random House, the bestselling author’s new book follows a former gay television star who takes in his young niece and nephew after a tragic accident. Entering his reclusive world in Palm Springs, the kids are introduced to his outsized life and unique wisdom, bringing healing for all three.
Rowley will adapt the screenplay as well as executive produce alongside Kristin Burr through her Burr! Productions. Rob Weisbach will also produce, with Jessica Friedman of Burr! as co-producer.
“We’re always drawn to stories about people finding connection or growth where they least expect it. This is a fresh, unexpected and heartwarming story of healing grief — a poignant look at family that feels of this moment. We’re thrilled to be partnering with Kristin and Steven...
Published only a week ago via Penguin Random House, the bestselling author’s new book follows a former gay television star who takes in his young niece and nephew after a tragic accident. Entering his reclusive world in Palm Springs, the kids are introduced to his outsized life and unique wisdom, bringing healing for all three.
Rowley will adapt the screenplay as well as executive produce alongside Kristin Burr through her Burr! Productions. Rob Weisbach will also produce, with Jessica Friedman of Burr! as co-producer.
“We’re always drawn to stories about people finding connection or growth where they least expect it. This is a fresh, unexpected and heartwarming story of healing grief — a poignant look at family that feels of this moment. We’re thrilled to be partnering with Kristin and Steven...
- 6/2/2021
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Lionsgate has acquired rights The Guncle, the latest book from bestselling author Steven Rowley. Rowley will adapt and executive produce the film, which Kristin Burr will produce via her Burr! Productions. Rob Weisbach will also produce.
The book, published last week by Penguin Random House’s Putnam imprint, follows a reclusive, once-famous gay TV star who takes his young niece and nephew into his Palm Springs home after their mother dies suddenly, introducing them to his outsized life and unique wisdom and bringing about healing for all three.
The deal marks the third Rowley book in development after Lily and the Octopus (at Amazon Studios) and The Editor (20th Century Studios). Burr, whose Cruella hit theaters this past weekend, is also a producer on Lionsgate’s upcoming The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent starring Nicolas Cage.
“We’re always drawn to stories about people finding connection...
The book, published last week by Penguin Random House’s Putnam imprint, follows a reclusive, once-famous gay TV star who takes his young niece and nephew into his Palm Springs home after their mother dies suddenly, introducing them to his outsized life and unique wisdom and bringing about healing for all three.
The deal marks the third Rowley book in development after Lily and the Octopus (at Amazon Studios) and The Editor (20th Century Studios). Burr, whose Cruella hit theaters this past weekend, is also a producer on Lionsgate’s upcoming The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent starring Nicolas Cage.
“We’re always drawn to stories about people finding connection...
- 6/2/2021
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Lionsgate has landed the rights to Steven Rowley’s new novel The Guncle with an eye to a movie adaptation.
Rowley has two previous novels also in development for feature adaptations: Lily and The Octopus at Amazon Studios and The Editor at 20th Century Fox. He will adapt and executive produce The Guncle movie treatment for Lionsgate.
Rowley’s latest novel, from the Putnam imprint of Penguin Random House, follows a reclusive, once-famous gay television star who takes his young niece and nephew into his Palm Springs home after their mother dies suddenly, introducing them to his outsize life and unique wisdom and bringing about healing for all three.
Kristin ...
Rowley has two previous novels also in development for feature adaptations: Lily and The Octopus at Amazon Studios and The Editor at 20th Century Fox. He will adapt and executive produce The Guncle movie treatment for Lionsgate.
Rowley’s latest novel, from the Putnam imprint of Penguin Random House, follows a reclusive, once-famous gay television star who takes his young niece and nephew into his Palm Springs home after their mother dies suddenly, introducing them to his outsize life and unique wisdom and bringing about healing for all three.
Kristin ...
Lionsgate has landed the rights to Steven Rowley’s new novel The Guncle with an eye to a movie adaptation.
Rowley has two previous novels also in development for feature adaptations: Lily and The Octopus at Amazon Studios and The Editor at 20th Century Fox. He will adapt and executive produce The Guncle movie treatment for Lionsgate.
Rowley’s latest novel, from the Putnam imprint of Penguin Random House, follows a reclusive, once-famous gay television star who takes his young niece and nephew into his Palm Springs home after their mother dies suddenly, introducing them to his outsize life and unique wisdom and bringing about healing for all three.
Kristin ...
Rowley has two previous novels also in development for feature adaptations: Lily and The Octopus at Amazon Studios and The Editor at 20th Century Fox. He will adapt and executive produce The Guncle movie treatment for Lionsgate.
Rowley’s latest novel, from the Putnam imprint of Penguin Random House, follows a reclusive, once-famous gay television star who takes his young niece and nephew into his Palm Springs home after their mother dies suddenly, introducing them to his outsize life and unique wisdom and bringing about healing for all three.
Kristin ...
Super-producer Greg Berlanti has set his next feature directing effort as part of an overall film deal at 20th Century Fox.
Berlanti and the Elizabeth Gabler-run imprint Fox 2000 will team on an adaption of “The Editor,” about a young author named James who’s shepherded by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis when the former first lady worked as a book editor in 1990s New York City. When Onassis pushes him to write a more “authentic” ending, he is forced to confront the truth about his complex family.
Berlanti and Fox 2000 successfully collaborated on last year’s “Love, Simon” a coming-out dramedy that turned $66.3 million worldwide on a $17 million budget. A production timeline was not immediately clear, but “The Editor’s” release will fall under the purview of new Fox owner Disney when it comes to market.
“The Editor” is based on Steven Rowley’s novel of the same name, which will be released by G.
Berlanti and the Elizabeth Gabler-run imprint Fox 2000 will team on an adaption of “The Editor,” about a young author named James who’s shepherded by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis when the former first lady worked as a book editor in 1990s New York City. When Onassis pushes him to write a more “authentic” ending, he is forced to confront the truth about his complex family.
Berlanti and Fox 2000 successfully collaborated on last year’s “Love, Simon” a coming-out dramedy that turned $66.3 million worldwide on a $17 million budget. A production timeline was not immediately clear, but “The Editor’s” release will fall under the purview of new Fox owner Disney when it comes to market.
“The Editor” is based on Steven Rowley’s novel of the same name, which will be released by G.
- 9/28/2018
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Fox 2000 has optioned the Steven Rowley novel The Editor, and Greg Berlanti has been set to direct the film and produce it through his Berlanti Productions. Rob Weisbach will also produce. This will be the first new project under a new multi-year first look feature deal 20th Century Fox has made for Berlanti Productions. Berlanti has developed a close relationship there with Fox 2000 chief Elizabeth Gabler, on the heels of the Berlanti-directed sleeper Love Simon. He has also set several projects with Tcf chief Emma Watts’ division. All of Berlanti’s film projects are produced by Berlanti Productions president Sarah Schechter.
The author will write the script for The Editor, which Penguin Random House will publish next April. The novel revolves around an author and his world famous editor, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, after she embraces the latest novel from the long struggling writer and buys it for Doubleday.
The author will write the script for The Editor, which Penguin Random House will publish next April. The novel revolves around an author and his world famous editor, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, after she embraces the latest novel from the long struggling writer and buys it for Doubleday.
- 9/28/2018
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Amazon Studios has acquired feature film rights to the heartbreaking bestseller Lily and the Octopus. Michael Mitnick (The Current War, HBO’s Vinyl) is already attached to write the screenplay. Author Steven Rowley and Rob Weisbach will executive produce. Lauren O’Connor and Julie Rapaport will oversee for Amazon Studios.
Rowley’s heartbreaking but beautiful debut novel is about the relationship between a man and his dachshund Lily, told in a magical realist style that uses an octopus that attaches to Lily to grapple with ideas about illness (a tumor), death and holding on (and letting go) to the pets we...
Rowley’s heartbreaking but beautiful debut novel is about the relationship between a man and his dachshund Lily, told in a magical realist style that uses an octopus that attaches to Lily to grapple with ideas about illness (a tumor), death and holding on (and letting go) to the pets we...
- 4/13/2018
- by Andy Lewis,Bryn Elise Sandberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Amazon Studios has acquired feature film rights to the heartbreaking bestseller<em> <a href="http://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Lily-and-the-Octopus/Steven-Rowley/9781501126239" target="_blank">Lily and the Octopus</a></em>. Michael Mitnick (<em>The Current War</em>, HBO’s <em>Vinyl</em>) is already attached to write the screenplay. Author Steven Rowley and Rob Weisbach will executive produce. Lauren O’Connor and Julie Rapaport will oversee for Amazon Studios.
Rowley’s heartbreaking but beautiful debut novel is about the relationship between a man and his dachshund Lily, told in a magical realist style that uses an octopus that attaches to Lily to grapple with ideas about illness (a tumor), death and holding on (and letting go) to the pets we love. It ...
Rowley’s heartbreaking but beautiful debut novel is about the relationship between a man and his dachshund Lily, told in a magical realist style that uses an octopus that attaches to Lily to grapple with ideas about illness (a tumor), death and holding on (and letting go) to the pets we love. It ...
- 4/13/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
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