The following individuals, businesses, and organizations participated, donated to, or made in-kind contributions to the Festival. The Festival would not be possible without the many contributions of the Festival Partners.
Silver
- Kyle & Phyllis Robeson
- Motorola Foundation
Bronze
- Carol and Ed Sharlau
- Dean of the College of Education, University of Illinois
- Estate of Rolly and Norma Zimmer
- Vice Chancellor for Public Engagement
YLF Friends
- Al Davis & Janis Chadsey
- Dr. Robert & Connie Atkins
- Ms. Jane Hayes
- Sokolski Charitable Trust/One Main
- University of Illinois Library
- University of Illinois Credit Union
YLF Patrons
- Busey Bank / Urbana
- Busey-Mills Community Foundation
- Education Alumni Association
- First Federal Bank
- Nancy & Chester Gardner
- Margaret Stillwell
- Sid & Denise Micek
YLF Bookworms
- Margie & Larry Jobe
- Nancy Johnson
- Pat and Millie Ransom
- Philo Exchange Bank
- Various Campus Units
Additional Gifts in Kind
- The News-Gazette
- First State Bank
- Premier Printing
- Schnuck's
- Suzi Davis Travel
- WILL
- Highlights for Children
- Houghton & Mifflin
- Bank Champaign
- Sun Singer Wine & Spirits