Hooray for Books!

June 20th is quickly approaching and the staff here at Hooray for Books cannot wait to celebrate our very first birthday! In honor of this mile-marker we will party the day away with an extra special birthday storytime, honored guests, and many cries of “Hooray!” From 10 am to 6 pm, Hooray for Books will provide fun for the whole family with games, face painting, balloons, raffles, a guest appearance from Winnie-the-Pooh himself, a book launching by author Fran Cannon Slayton, and presentations from successful local authors Kristin Levine and Pat Richards. We are also excited to welcome our Old Town friends, Whistle Stop Hobbies, to join us all day long in celebrating trains and just how far we have come! Come check out their awesome steam engine and other cool bells and whistles! And did we mention that all events are free?

Party Timeline for June 20:

• 10:00 am Party Kickoff–Alexandria mayor Bill Euille will be here to kick the celebration into high gear! Also joining us is our “partner in education” Kim Graves, principal of Jefferson-Houston school for the Arts and Academics, plans to show her support by helping Hooray for Books blow out the birthday candles and begin our first birthday celebration! Hooray for Books recently received an award of appreciation for our outstanding service and commitment to the students and community of Jefferson-Houston. Please come out early and join the party!
• 10:30 am Fran Slayton Book Launch–We will start our morning off right with Virginia author Fran Slayton, launching her debut novel When the Whistle Blows. When the Whistle Blows focuses on the story of a young boy, Jimmy Cannon, and his journey from boyhood to maturity in an unforgettable West Virginia railroad town. Slayton’s story of her own family history will touch your heart and make a great Father’s Day gift! Fran will be presenting her novel and signing for happy fans. Don’t miss her when she returns later in the afternoon at 1:30 pm!
• 11:30 am Happy Birthday Storytime– Our regular Saturday morning storytime will continue with a special storytime by our own Patrick Hunter and an exciting appearance from Winnie-the-Pooh himself! Children of all ages are welcome to attend.
• 12:30 pm Kristin Levine Book Signing– Alexandrian author Kristin Levine will be presenting and signing her novel The Best Bad Luck I Ever Had! The Best Bad Luck I Ever Had tells the tale of an unlikely friendship between a country boy and a city girl during the World War-I era.
• 1:30 pm Fran Slayton Book Signing–Fran will reappear for another presentation and signing of When the Whistle Blows.
• 3:00 pm Pat Richards Book Signing–Another Alexandrian, author Pat Richards, will present and sign her books!

Don’t miss out on your chance to join the wild rumpus at Hooray for Books! Want more information? Call us: 703-548-4092!

See you there!