A Novel Gala

A night of inspiration, celebration, and unwavering support for public education in Round Rock ISD

This event brings together parents, educators, advocates, and community leaders who believe that every student deserves access to a strong public school — regardless of their zip code.

All proceeds will benefit Access Education RRISD and support nonpartisan, pro–public education candidates in the 2026 election.


Silent Auction is LIVE!

With four school board seats on the ballot in 2026, this election will shape the future of our district. All proceeds from the Silent Auction will fund get-out-the-vote efforts to help elect nonpartisan, pro-public education trustees who will stand up for every student.

Bidding closes on Friday, September 19th, at 9:30 pm. You do not have to be present at A Novel Gala to win.

Be a part of this movement. Be a part of the story. Together, we can write the next chapter in public education. Tickets start at $55!

  • VIP tickets allow access to the 5:30-6:30 pm social hour with cocktails & appetizers
  • Dinner and drinks are included with every ticket
  • Alcohol is open bar, this is a 21+ event
  • Tables seat ten people
  • Individual and sponsor tickets do not guarantee seating at a particular table unless otherwise specified

Why A Novel Gala

Because our public schools are full of untold stories — of resilience, growth, and limitless potential. ‘A Novel Gala’ celebrates those stories and sets the stage for a brighter future, where every student can thrive and every educator is respected.

What to expect

A lively evening with dinner, drinks, and entertainment. Dress code is dressy casual. Silent auction featuring one-of-a-kind items and experiences. The Silent Auction will open online before the Gala, and bidding closes at the event. Opportunities to connect with others who are passionate about education equity.


Sponsorships

Sponsorship is an opportunity for individuals and organizations to gain recognition as allies in the fight for nonpartisan, pro-public education candidates in the 2026 election.

Novelist $300

Novelist sponsors will receive their name and logo posted on our A Novel Gala website, thanked on Access RRISD’s social media accounts, and 1 VIP ticket to the Gala

First Edition $500

In addition to the above, First Edition sponsors will have their logo showcased at the event, and 2 VIP tickets to the Gala

Dedication $1,000

In addition to the above, Dedication sponsors will have their logo printed on the souvenir event cups (deadline for cup printing is 8/29), and 4 VIP tickets to the Gala

Curator $2,500

In addition to the above, Curator sponsors will receive 10 VIP tickets and a reserved table 

Bestseller $5,000

In addition to the above, Bestseller sponsors will have their logo on the Gala’s backdrop photo banner and their information on all Gala communications as the Bestseller level sponsor 

Click below to purchase your sponsor package:

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Novelist

First Edition

Dedication


In Kind Donors

Thank you to our in kind donors for helping us make our event a success!

Aashna Avachat I Adorably Glorious Creations I Alda P Dobbs I Amigo Games I Amina Luqman-Dawson I Amy Young I Amy’s Ice Cream I Andrea Tsurumi I Anytime Fitness – Gattis School I Austin Aquarium I Animal World and Snake Farm Zoo I Becker Wines I Birds Barbershop I Black Swan Yoga I Board and Brush Creative Studio I Brandon T. Snider I Brandy Perryman Shooting Camp I Breeze Salon and Day Spa I Brian Lies I Bricks and MiniFigs I Brittney Morris I Bruce Hale I Camryn Garrett I Cards Against Humanity LLC I Carmen Maria Machado I Carrie Vaughn I Chapparel Ice I Chip Theory Games I Chuy Zárate I Cidercade I Colleen Hoover I Cordovan Art School I Corinna Luyken I Cory Silverberg I Craig McNary I Dan Gutman I Dart’em Up I David Goodner I Denise Kiernan I Derek Munson I Devin Elle Kurtz I Devin Harnois I Dig World I Dori Hillestad Butler I Duncan Tonatiuh I Eileen Wilks I Ellen Marie Wiseman I Embellish Nail Boutique I Emler Swim School I Eric Litwin I F. Isabel Campoy I Fireside Games I Freezeway I Georgetown Palace Theater I Grape Creek Vineyards I Greg Pizzoli I Hai Hospitality I Heather Ezell I Hillary Jordan I Hotel Ella I Indigo Play I Intero Restaurant I James Howe I Jamie Michalak I Jana Curll I Janneke De Beer (Parrish) I Jared Chapman I Jayneen Sanders I Jen Wang I Jennifer Givhan I Jennifer Mathieu I Jess Hong I Jessica Khoury I Jessica Lee Anderson I Jessica Ralli, Dr. Megan Madison, & Isabel Roxas I Jungle Movement Academy I Kai Harris I Kaitlin Bevis I Karina Yan Glaser I Katherine Applegate I Kay Davault I Kei and Molly Textiles I KidStrong (North Austin) I KidVenture I KNTU Radio I Kumon – Round Rock West I Kyle Lukoff I L. E. Carmichael I Laura Gehl I Lauren Stohler I Leder Games I Lev A.C. Rosen I Lisa Moore Ramée I Lisa Wingate I Little Truths Studio I Longhorn Cavern State Park I M Squared Jewlery I Maggie P. Chang I Maia Kobabe I Mari Andrew I Mari C. Schuh I Mariame Kaba I Martha Wells I Mary Lambert I McCall Hoyle I Meena Harris I Meg Medina I Melissa Marr I Meromorph Games I Milk and Honey Spa I Mirror & I Salon I Monster Mini Golf I Moonshine Bar & Grill I Morris Ranch Guest House I Myo Massage I Nalini Singh I Natalia Sylvester I Natural Bridge Caverns I Nell Cross Beckerman I Nicholas Solis I Nick Eliopulos I Pat Zietlow Miller I Patricia Hruby Powell I Patricia McCormick I Patricia Newman I Paul Cates Stable Horse Camp I Paul Meisel I Paul Tobin I Pauline David-Sax I Penfold Theatre Company I Peter Brown I Playland Skate Center I Plum Natural Nail and Skin Spa I Pure Barre I Queen of To Do I Rob Sanders I Roman Mars I Ruby Dixon I Saadia Faruqi I Sally Sutton I Sharon McMahon I Sherman Alexie I Shveta Thakrar I SimplyFun I Soup Peddler I Spare Time Texas I Swallow Wines I Sweet Eats Farm I Tameka Fryer Brown I Terri Libenson I The Elevated Bear I Tiffany Turner Coaching I Torchy’s Tacos I Tracey West I Tracy Chevalier I Trudi Strain Trueit I Vaishnavi Patel I Varsha Bajaj I Vince Andrews I Viva Day Spa I Waterloo Swimming I Wise Wizard Games

Location

Central Round Rock, details provided with confirmed ticket purchase

Questions?

Questions? Please contact giving@accessrrisd.org