What is Hoop Session?

Hoop Session is a basketball-themed end-of-summer celebration for Literacy Playground students in grades 1 – 5. Hoop Session goals:

• Inspire independent reading and goal setting
• Provide access to books for students’ personal libraries
• Create a day of fun for central Arkansas kids!

Inspiration and Reading Score Big with Moses Moody!

NBA star and Little Rock native, Moses Moody is returning to Hoop Session to encourage and inspire our ballers. His message, “Real Ballers Read”, reminds students of the importance of education and literacy. Moody was recruited from the University of Arkansas Razorbacks team in 2020 during the first round of the draft. An important member of last year’s championship Golden State Warriors team, Moses is also a literacy advocate and avid reader. He loves encouraging students and promoting a culture of reading among basketball players.

Your Support Will:

• Empower literacy education programming and prevent the “summer slide” for 220+ children from Pulaski County
• Provide 1200+ books for summer students’ home libraries
• Invest in year-round school tutoring support for 600+ children at 32 central Arkansas partner schools and after-school programs
• Mobilize over 300 volunteers for 5,000 hours of combined student support
• Create an incredible day of unforgettable fun where children meet their very own NBA (and Razorback) Basketball Star!

What Can I Expect as a Sponsor?

Breakfast with Moody: From 8:45 – 9:30 am, top tier sponsors are invited to attend breakfast with Moses, hear more about his experiences in the NBA, enjoy the opportunity to ask questions, and take a photo with the Golden State Warrior.

Hoop Session: Hoop Session is a fun-filled day for AR Kids Read students to meet Moses Moody and be inspired by his message on the importance of reading. Your support will fund this day of fun as well as school year programs that empower students with one-on-one literacy tutoring to help them catch up and keep up.

VIP Perks: Event sponsors will also have access to a VIP Hospitality Room. Beverages and snacks will be available.

Your Organization Will:

• Reach over 3,000 central Arkansas adults via news and social media outlets
• Branded apparel for 300 children and volunteer t shirts (Presenting & Team Sponsors Only)
• Total event audience of 5,000+