And now a word from...

When I did media relations and community affairs at The New York Times, part of my job was to attend events the paper sponsored in the five boroughs.  The local cultural, and/or non profit organizations hosting events like the Dragon Boat Festival in Queens graciously gave me a minute to say something at the microphone about The Times's mission.  That was usually the minute the crowd dispersed to get snacks - and who can blame them?  I'm just as likely to fast forward commercials or switch channels during a pledge drive.  And there was fried food on sticks to be had!

But where would we be without sponsors?  I knew how important sponsorship was to the Listen to Your Mother Show (the rockin' reading series I landed a spot in).  I worried that in these tough budgetary times it would be hard for our producers to shake support out of the trees. LTYM is new to NYC - who would take a chance on us?

The answer, is an amazing list of companies, organizations, local businesses, and enterprises large and small (some of them 1-mom small!).  Our energetic production team has brought aboard Fresh Direct (which has saved many a mom's sanity, including mine), the Museum of Motherhood, and if you live on the Upper West Side, check out these neighborhood gems - when you do, you know you're patronizing a store or product that supports Listen to Your Mother NYC.

Click here for a complete list and discover great businesses you'll feel good shopping at - if you have a good experience, share the news!  And then go eat as much fried food as you want.

See you May 6!