In July, four middle grade authors joined us for "Gap in the Shelf," a roundtable discussing upper middle grade books. If you missed the event, good news -- there's a video! Authors: Meg Eden Kuyatt, Maria Jose Fitzgerald, Heather Murphy Capps INDIGO AND IDA 💜🔔, & Sydney Dunlap. hooray4books.com/event-recaps/2…

We will be closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (Sept. 12-14) next week for a plumbing repair. You can still order books via phone on these days, but please call before 5 PM. Also, you won't be able to pick up your order until we reopen on Sept. 15, at the earliest.

Join us this Saturday, September 15, at 10:30 AM for our Kids' Ballerina Storytime! A ballerina from the local dance studio Tiny Dancers will be there!

The ATS family is so proud to see former AT Coach Jen Fier Jasinski debut her first children’s book, My Piano! You can meet her at a book signing Hooray for Books! Sept. 23rd 11:30-12:30 Way to go, Jen! instagram.com/p/CxV4OzPRdbr/…

Spy Kids is back! If you want to get the first look at SPY KIDS: ARMAGEDDON, check out the link below for tickets to an early screening. Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 6 PM at AMC Tysons Corner 16 in MacLean, VA. rb.gy/s8j75

There's another special advance movie screening this weekend! Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie releases in theaters on Sept. 29 but you can see it on Saturday, Sept. 23 at 11 AM at AMC Tysons Corner, MacLean, VA. Get tickets here: gofobo.com/VUeNl99499 (there's a limited supply)

Our Youth Advisory Council recommends WHEN RUBIN PLAYS by Gracey Zhang! “This book is about a little kid who wants to join the orchestra, but he thought he wasn’t good enough. I recommend this book for all ages.” — Helen V., age 7

I got to read and play with kids today! 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁 Author visit #1 was super fun. Thanks Hooray for Books! for hosting me!

Our Youth Advisory Council recommends THIEVES' GAMBIT by Kayvion Lewis! “This was an amazing thriller/adventure book. I would give it a 10/10 It does have cursing and some love elements so I would recommend it for ages 12+. I loved the book.” — Nima M., age 11

Planning ahead!The 1st stop on my, She Persisted: Opal Lee book tour is Hooray4Books in Alexandria,VA.I will post the full schedule next week. See ya on 2/10/24. …uinrandomhouseelementaryeducation.com/book/?isbn=978… #shepersisted #chelseaclinton #juneteenth

Our Youth Advisory Council recommends THE EVERS: FOREVER TWELVE by Stacy McAnulty! “This is an amazing fantasy-ish book. The Evers are a group of four kids who are twelve -- forever. 70 years ago, one of them vanished. Ages 10-12.” — George G., age 11

Our Youth Advisory Council recommends SPY SCHOOL GOES NORTH by Stuart Gibbs! “I rate this book at 9/10. It is an amazing story because of the action. For 10- to 12-year-olds.” — James C., age 11

Our Youth Advisory Council recommends WHITE HOUSE CLUBHOUSE by Sean O'Brien! “In this book, Marissa and Clara live in the White House. They find a secret room that helps them travel in time. Join their adventures. 9/10. Fun to read!” — Allison H., age 13

Looking for something to do in DC this Wednesday? Check out a special early screening of Adam Sandler's LEO! 7 PM Wednesday, Nov. 15 at AMC Georgetown in Washington DC Ticket link: gofobo.com/GbhzU39879

Thank you, Hooray for Book (Hooray for Books!), and happy #SmallBusinessSaturday!

Got plans? Complete that holiday 🎁list with us Hooray for Books!

It is Literacy Day at Brooks!! And our #BrooksBees 🐝 were visited by 2 authors from Hooray for Books!! We learned about revision, illustrations, & the writing process. 📚 Thank you for sharing your work with us 📝 Alexandria City Public Schools ACPS Reads

Hey Facebook friends and family! 📚 If you live in the DMV area, I would love to see you at my book signing on February 10th at noon! #opallee #SupportIndependentBookstores