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Meryl Streep joins SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s children's literacy program Storyline Online May 24, 2024

Academy Award-winning and legendary actress and philanthropist Meryl Streep lends her captivating voice and engaging storytelling to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's children’s literacy program Storyline Online, by reading the children’s book The Three Questions, written and illustrated by Jon J. Muth, and published by Scholastic. More →

Kathryn Hahn Celebrates Earth Day Reading 'The Mess That We Made' with Storyline Online Apr 24, 2024

Actress Kathryn Hahn, known for her versatile roles in film and television, including her recent portrayal of Agatha Harkness in Marvel’s WandaVision, has joined the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's children’s literacy program Storyline Online to celebrate Earth Day by reading The Mess That We Made, a captivating children’s book highlighting environmental awareness. More →

Melanie Lynskey reads Memoirs of a Hamster for Storyline Online Oct 19, 2023

Award-winning and Emmy-nominated actress Melanie Lynskey brings her skillful storytelling and deft character voices to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s free children’s literacy program Storyline Online by reading Memoirs of a Hamster, written by Devin Scillian, illustrated by Tim Bowers and published by Sleeping Bear Press. More →

Kyra Sedgwick Reads 'Velma Gratch and the Way Cool Butterfly' for Back-To-School at Storyline Online Sep 8, 2023

Award-winning actress and director Kyra Sedgwick is helping to kick off the new school year by reading Alan Madison’s brilliant children’s story Velma Gratch and the Way Cool Butterfly for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's free children’s literacy program Storyline Online. More →

Bob Odenkirk Kicks Off Summer Reading for Kids at Storyline Online Jun 13, 2023

Actor and writer Bob Odenkirk is here to help kick off a summer of reading with the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's global children’s literacy program Storyline Online. More →

Joel McHale to Host SAG-AFTRA Foundation's 13th Annual LA Golf Classic Jun 5, 2023

Actor, comedian and TV host Joel McHale returns to host the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's 13th Annual L.A. Golf Classic on Monday, June 12. More →

Holly Robinson Peete Reads 'My Brother Charlie' for Storyline Online for Autism Awareness Month Apr 11, 2023

April is Autism Awareness Month, and actor and advocate Holly Robinson-Peete is helping to highlight this special month with the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's global children’s literacy program Storyline Online. More →

SAG-AFTRA Foundation Announces Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists and Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson Screening Room Mar 2, 2023

On Sunday evening, just prior to Netflix’s first and historic YouTube live stream of the 29th Annual SAG Awards, SAG-AFTRA Foundation President and award-winning actor Courtney B. Vance announced the Foundation will be breaking ground next month on the Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists in Los Angeles. More →

Storyline Online Releases Star-Studded Promo Video for National Book Month Oct 11, 2022

In celebration of October’s National Book Month, the SAG-AFTRA Foundation has released a new promotional video featuring actors and children’s literacy advocates Nancy Cartwright, Terry Crews, Rosario Dawson, Jennifer Garner, Joel McHale and Seth Meyers, encouraging families and educators to discover the popular reading initiative Storyline Online. More →

Joel McHale Reads HALLOWEEN HUSTLE for SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Storyline Online Oct 10, 2022

Emmy-nominated comedian, actor and host Joel McHale invites young readers from all walks of life to unleash their fancy Frankenstein feet this spooky season and learn all the steps to Halloween Hustle, McHale’s brand, new read-aloud at SAG-AFTRA Foundation's award-winning children’s literacy program Storyline Online. More →

Lea Michele Reads for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Storyline Online Aug 10, 2022

Acclaimed singer and SAG Award-winning actress Lea Michele, who will star in Funny Girl on Broadway beginning September 6, can now also add Storyline Online to her credits. More →

Late-Night Host Seth Meyers Reads His New Children's Book for Storyline Online Apr 19, 2022

The Emmy Award-winning television host, comedian and writer Seth Meyers, best known for hosting Late Night with Seth Meyers and as the former head writer of Saturday Night Live, can now add New York Times bestselling children’s book author to his resume. More →

Terry Crews reads THE KING OF KINDERGARTEN for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Storyline Online Feb 18, 2022

Brooklyn-Nine-Nine SAG Award-nominee, actor, author, voiceover artist, and television presenter Terry Crews still remembers those “first day of school” jitters, but no kindergarten newbie will be knocking knees when Crews unleashes a wealth of humor, compassion, and understanding in his new read-aloud for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's Storyline Online, The King of Kindergarten—a New York Times best seller and royally good time for all! More →

Connie Britton Joins the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Storyline Online as its Newest Reader Jan 21, 2022

Multiple Emmy-nominated actress, producer, and mom Connie Britton knows all too well how busy things can get in the life of a child after school. More →

SAG-AFTRA Rememebers Actor and SAG Life Achievement Recipient Sidney Poitier Jan 11, 2022

SAG-AFTRA mourns the loss of SAG Life Achievement Award recipient Sidney Poitier, who died last week at the age of 94. More →

John Lithgow Reads his Magical Book for SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Storyline Online Dec 10, 2021

Two-time Oscar nominee, three-time SAG Award winner and multiple Emmy-winner John Lithgow isn’t just an iconic performer — he’s also an author and the newest reader for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's Storyline Online. More →

Jennifer Garner Raises Poverty Awareness in New Read-Aloud for Storyline Online Nov 12, 2021

Award winning actress, philanthropist and entrepreneur Jennifer Garner lends her voice to SAG-AFTRA Foundation's Storyline Online during this season of giving by shining a light on two social issues that are often invisible—food poverty and childhood poverty. More →

Henry Winkler Reprises Role As The Fonz For Happy Days Table Read Mar 26, 2021

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting performing artists with a vital safety net of programs and services, and PEOPLE, the world’s most popular magazine brand, have joined together for a virtual table read of an episode of Happy Days to raise funds that will provide emergency financial and medical assistance, disaster relief, and scholarships to SAG-AFTRA artists and their families, as well as support the Foundation’s free educational programming including its children’s literacy program Storyline Online®. More →

SAG-AFTRA Foundation Raises Millions For COVID-19 Relief Jun 29, 2020

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation announced today that it has raised more than $7.8 million dollars in contributions for its COVID-19 Relief Fund for SAG-AFTRA artists in dire need. More →

Joel McHale To Host 11th Annual LA Golf Classic Mar 16, 2020

Actor, comedian and TV host Joel McHale has returned to host the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's 11th Annual L.A. Golf Classic on Monday, June 8 in Westlake Village, CA. More →

SAG-AFTRA Foundation Announces $250,000 Matching Gift from Marilyn and Jeffrey Katzenberg Jan 23, 2020

At the 26th Annual SAG Awards, SAG-AFTRA Foundation President Courtney B. Vance announced industry leaders and philanthropists, Marilyn and Jeffrey Katzenberg, committed to give a $250,000 matching donation to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation in response to Vance’s call to raise an additional $1.5 million for the national nonprofit. More →

Stars Attend SAG Awards Post-Awards Gala hosted by PEOPLE Jan 22, 2020

On Sunday, January 19, Meredith Corporation’s PEOPLE hosted the official Screen Actors Guild Awards Post Awards Gala immediately following the 26th Annual SAG Awards in Los Angeles on a transformed Shrine Auditorium stage. This is the 24th year that PEOPLE has hosted the Gala, which honors the charitable endeavors of actors in their communities. More →

SAG Awards Holiday Auction Launches Benefiting the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Dec 10, 2019

The Screen Actors Guild Awards Holiday Auction benefiting the SAG-AFTRA Foundation is on at sagawards.org/auction. More →

Jennifer Aniston Honored at SAG-AFTRA Foundation's 4th Annual Patron Of The Artists Awards Nov 14, 2019

Last week, the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's 4th Annual Patron of the Artists Awards honored industry leaders and artists who are champions for the arts and whose history of fostering creativity and creating opportunities has made a positive impact on the performing arts and the world. More →

Joel McHale Hosts SAG-AFTRA Foundation 10th Annual L.A. Golf Classic Jun 17, 2019

On June 10, the SAG-AFTRA Foundation held its 10th Annual L.A. Golf Classic hosted by actor, comedian and host of the new ABC game show Card Sharks Joel McHale at a private golf club in Burbank, California. More →

Stars To Participate in SAG-AFTRA Foundation's Game Changers Screening Series Jun 13, 2019

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation presents Game Changers, a four-night outdoor screening series June 27-30, featuring groundbreaking films and television that impacted diversity and representation in media, reimagined traditional narratives, and achieved major advances in storytelling. More →

Joel McHale To Host SAG-AFTRA Foundation's 10th Annual LA Golf Classic May 24, 2019

Actor, comedian and TV host Joel McHale is stepping up to host the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's 10th Annual L.A. Golf Classic on Monday, June 10 at a private golf club in Burbank, CA. More →

Rami Malek Reads The Empty Pot for SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Storyline Online Mar 6, 2019

The 2019 Best Actor Oscar and SAG Award winner Rami Malek is the newest reader for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's children’s literacy program Storyline Online. More →

Michelle Yeoh Reads for Storyline Online Feb 8, 2019

In celebration of the Lunar New Year, the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's children’s literacy program Storyline Online released its newest video today – Lotus and Feather, a heartwarming children’s book written by Ji-li Jiang, illustrated by Julie Downing, published by Disney-Hyperion and read by award-winning actor Michelle Yeoh (Crazy Rich Asians, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon). More →

SAG Awards Ceremony Auction Features Autographed Collectibles by Nominees, VIP Experiences and More! Jan 30, 2019

The SAG Awards Ceremony Auction begins today, Friday, January 25, at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT at sagawards.org/auction. More →