Hooray for Books! is an independent children's bookstore in Old Town Alexandria.
As an independent bookstore, we pride ourselves on knowing children's books and providing great customer service. If you can't find a book you want - ask us! We can order it for you.
If you aren't sure what to get, our staff can recommend books for children of all ages.
Got an idea or a special event you want to build around books? Call or email us - we'll do our best to help!
We'll be offering special events and author visits so check in here often, and sign up for our email list.
1555 King St. Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Ph. 703-548-4092 Fax 703-548-4094
Hours: Mon 10-8 Tue-Sat 10-6 Sun 11-4
SATURDAY, MAY 18, 3:00-4:00 P.M. -- DOODLE WORKSHOP WITH LAURA KRAUSS MELMED
Local author Laura Krauss Melmed will share her latest book, Doodle Washington D.C.: Create, Imagine, Draw Your Way Through the U.S. Capital. You can doodle some passengers on a Metro train or make your own Metro map with some cool new stops! Or maybe you'd rather doodle some portraits for frames at the National Gallery of Art, or some horses for the carousel on the National Mall. Whatever your imagination inspires you to doodle, you'll have fun at this interactive workshop! Call 703-548-4092 or e-mail us to reserve a spot. Ages 5 & up.
SATURDAY, MAY 18, ALL DAY -- BOUTIQUES GIVE BACK DAY
The
Old Town Boutique District is once again hosting its annual Boutiques
Give Back Charity Day. Hooray For Books! will donate 20% of its proceeds
to Wright to Read,
an educational program which promotes literacy through the tutoring and
mentoring of elementary school students and outreach to the Alexandria
community. Wright to Read and Hooray For Books! invite you to "Give the
Gift of Literacy."
SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 3:30-4:30 P.M. -- CAROL BUTLER & GENOIS WILSON
The story follows the career of Genois Wilson Brabson, who became the first female firefighter in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and one of the first female firefighters in the U.S. Her trailblazing set the stage for many women who dared to follow her. Thirty-seven years after Genois dared to be first, the mayor of Fort Wayne named a woman to be its first Fire Chief. Ms. Brabson and Carol Butler, the author, will autograph your copy of the book.
TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m. -- RACHEL RENEE RUSSELL, DORK DIARIES
It’s the biggest dance of the year and Nikki Maxwell is hoping her
crush, Brandon, wants to be her date. But time is running out. What if he
doesn’t want to go with her? Or worse—what if he ends up going with
Mackenzie?!!
In the sixth book in the series, Tales from a Not-So-Happy Heartbreaker, join Nikki, Chloe and Zoey as
they tackle the topic of love, Dork Diaries style! Join us as we celebrate the release of the latest Dork Diaries installment! Ages 9 and up.
SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 3:30-4:30 P.M. -- AUTHOR ANN BONWILL
Author Ann Bonwill will share her latest picture book, When Mermaids Sleep. As reviewed by Publishers Weekly: "In a distinctive twist on the going-to-bed theme, Bonwill promises that the creatures of fairy tales and
storybooks
go to sleep just as children do. 'When mermaids sleep in oceans deep/ inside their
coral caves,/ they lay their heads on seaweed beds,/ rocked softly by
the waves,' she begins, as [Steve] Johnson and [Lou] Fancher offer a
spread of two mermaids slumbering on a bed of coral, splashed with
vivid pinks, limes, and lavenders that pop against the midnight blue of
the ocean. Further on, pirates sleep against the gunwales of their ship,
a mother and baby unicorn doze in a forest carpeted with light blue and
pink leaves, and faeries sleep curled up in flower blossoms, bathed in
moonlight." Ages 2 and up.
Don't Miss A Hooray for Books! Event!
Keep up with our events by becoming a fan on our Facebook page (search for Hooray For Books Children's Bookstore or click here) or by following us on Twitter (@HFBooks).
We Have Autographed Books!
We're very lucky to have fantastic authors come into our store all year long and they always sign a few of their books for us! We have signed copies for all ages and they make excellent gifts!
Hooray for Gifts!
Want a gift that lasts all year? We'll select and send a book to those special someones in your life every month, wherever in the world they may be. Whether you live near us, and want to give books to those far away, or live away from us, and want to give books to someone here, we can help. Call or e-mail us for details -- this has proven to be a great way to keep in touch with loved ones!
Lists and Recommendations!
Want the latest recommendations for children's books? We're adding new reviews to our blog every week, along with insider book news. So check back regularly – and be sure to post your own reviews!
If we happen to be sold out when you come to the store, or if there is a book that we don't have, don't worry: we can order any book in print (for children AND for adults) and we can usually have a copy to you in 2-3 days.
Running low on time? We take phone orders, and can have gifts wrapped and ready to go. Out-of-town relatives looking for suggestions? We offer gift registry services and can work with you to create a reader's wish list. We have gift certificates, too. Call us at 703-548-4092.