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Tweet Tweet! We hope everyone is enjoying their summer and reading lots of books. Hooray For Books! is keeping up with the times by hosting a Facebook page (just search for Hooray For Books) and a Twitter account (@HFBooks), so please consider becoming a fan on Facebook and/or following us on Twitter.

We're staying open later on Thursdays during the summer months, until 7:00 PM! Also on Thursdays (starting July 9) we're continuing to offer Pint-Size Playacting at 4:00 PM. It's more fun when there are more children, so call and reserve a spot today. It costs only $3, and it's great entertainment for kids and adults alike! Check the web site for storytime dates and times.

If there are reading list books that you're going to need before school starts, call or e-mail us with a list, and we'll make sure to have the books when you need them.

SUMMER PIRATE CAMPS AT HOORAY FOR BOOKS - UPDATE. Pirate captain Maren Hoover, an infamous buccaneer and reading and writing specialist at Speech Therapists of Old Town, tells us that the first week of Pirate Camp at Hooray for Books! turned a group of landlubbers into happy Sea Dogs. We found buried treasure, created our own pirate flags, played games, sang some pirate songs, threw in some tall tales, a bit of real history and had a wonderful adventure. Our second camp starts next week JULY 6-10, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., but it is full. We've decided to add a third camp in August. Watch our Facebook page or follow us for tweets for dates and times. These camps have filled up quickly! It's $150 for each week payable by doubloons or check to Speech Therapists of Old Town. For more information call us at 703-548-4092, or call Speech Therapists of Old Town at 703-535-7841.

Join artist and teacher Sandy Pugh Sunday, July 12, at 1 p.m. as she introduces her whimsical Peeper creatures with a reading and art activity.

Sandy created the first Peeper creatures as unique baby gifts for friends, using paint and cut paper. She continued to develop and share her adorable Peeper Pals within her wide circle of friends, peers and family. Peepers never fail to spark a smile, so it wasn't long before "We The Peepers" was born.

We'll also be hosting a Where's Waldo event on Sunday, July 26 at 2 (ages 6 and up), and Kristin Matheis of Preschool Palettes will be here on Thursday, July 19, from 9:30 AM-11:30 AM to consult with parents about the best way to preserve their children's artwork - more details are on our Events Page

New Storytimes! For July, we'll have more Tuesday storytimes in Japanese and we'll continue to have two storytimes every Saturday. For more details, see our Events page.

Want the latest recommendations for children's books? We're adding new reviews to our blog several times a week, along with insider book news. So check back regularly - and be sure to post your own reviews!

Caldecott, Newbery Awards and More! The American Library Association announced its book awards and we've got the winners and recommendations here.

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 special order any book in print (for children and for adults) and we can usually have a copy to you in 2-3 days.

Hooray for Book Clubs! - Hooray for Books! isn't just for children. We carry some of the best-reviewed and most recent adult books, and can special order almost anything. If you have an adult book club we offer a discount of 10% on orders of five or more copies of the same title - so you can make it easy for all your club members to get the same book at the same time. Call us for more information.

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 great gift certificates.Call us at 703-548-4092.


Hooray for Books! is a new, independent children's bookstore in Old Town Alexandria, located in the space that was occupied by "A Likely Story." As an independent bookstore, we pride ourselves on knowing children's books and on customer service. If we don't have a book you want - ask! 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 what we can to help! We'll be offering special classes and events so visit here often,and sign up for our email list. Join Our Email List Go Green at Hooray for Books! We're pleased to announce that we're collaborating with Eco-Libris so that customers can support the environment while reading books. You can elect to add $1 to the price of each book you buy - for each $1, Eco-Libris will plant one tree in a developing country. You'll receive an Eco-Libris sticker for each book for which you make a contribution! Read about Eco-Libris here.	An Independent Children's Bookstore 1555 King St. Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Ph. 703-548-4092 Fax 703-548-4094 Hours M-Sat. 10-6 Sun 11-4
	Hooray News! Tweet Tweet! We hope everyone is enjoying their summer and reading lots of books. Hooray For Books! is keeping up with the times by hosting a Facebook page (just search for Hooray For Books) and a Twitter account (@HFBooks), so please consider becoming a fan on Facebook and/or following us on Twitter. We're staying open later on Thursdays during the summer months, until 7:00 PM! Also on Thursdays (starting July 9) we're continuing to offer Pint-Size Playacting at 4:00 PM. It's more fun when there are more children, so call and reserve a spot today. It costs only $3, and it's great entertainment for kids and adults alike! Check the web site for storytime dates and times. If there are reading list books that you're going to need before school starts, call or e-mail us with a list, and we'll make sure to have the books when you need them. SUMMER PIRATE CAMPS AT HOORAY FOR BOOKS - UPDATE. Pirate captain Maren Hoover, an infamous buccaneer and reading and writing specialist at Speech Therapists of Old Town, tells us that the first week of Pirate Camp at Hooray for Books! turned a group of landlubbers into happy Sea Dogs. We found buried treasure, created our own pirate flags, played games, sang some pirate songs, threw in some tall tales, a bit of real history and had a wonderful adventure. Our second camp starts next week JULY 6-10, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., but it is full. We've decided to add a third camp in August. Watch our Facebook page or follow us for tweets for dates and times. These camps have filled up quickly! It's $150 for each week payable by doubloons or check to Speech Therapists of Old Town. For more information call us at 703-548-4092, or call Speech Therapists of Old Town at 703-535-7841. Join artist and teacher Sandy Pugh Sunday, July 12, at 1 p.m. as she introduces her whimsical Peeper creatures with a reading and art activity. Sandy created the first Peeper creatures as unique baby gifts for friends, using paint and cut paper. She continued to develop and share her adorable Peeper Pals within her wide circle of friends, peers and family. Peepers never fail to spark a smile, so it wasn't long before "We The Peepers" was born. We'll also be hosting a Where's Waldo event on Sunday, July 26 at 2 (ages 6 and up), and Kristin Matheis of Preschool Palettes will be here on Thursday, July 19, from 9:30 AM-11:30 AM to consult with parents about the best way to preserve their children's artwork - more details are on our Events Page New Storytimes! For July, we'll have more Tuesday storytimes in Japanese and we'll continue to have two storytimes every Saturday. For more details, see our Events page. Want the latest recommendations for children's books? We're adding new reviews to our blog several times a week, along with insider book news. So check back regularly - and be sure to post your own reviews! Caldecott, Newbery Awards and More! The American Library Association announced its book awards and we've got the winners and recommendations here. 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 special order any book in print (for children and for adults) and we can usually have a copy to you in 2-3 days. Hooray for Book Clubs! - Hooray for Books! isn't just for children. We carry some of the best-reviewed and most recent adult books, and can special order almost anything. If you have an adult book club we offer a discount of 10% on orders of five or more copies of the same title - so you can make it easy for all your club members to get the same book at the same time. Call us for more information. 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 great gift certificates.Call us at 703-548-4092.