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September Storytimes just announced here!

MY KISSING HANDS - Sunday September 7, 12-2 p.m. Jennifer Stackpole of "My Kissing Hands" will help you make your own personal keepsake. See our Events page for more details!

MONSTER PARTY! - September 14, 11 - 4 p.m. is a monstrous day at Hooray for Books! Your child can enter a contest to design a monster that the North American Bear Company will turn into a personalized stuffed animal. Part of the proceeds from the event will go to Global Action for Children. We'll have a special monster storytime at 1 p.m. You'll find more details about these events here...

PRE-ORDER J.K. ROWLING'S NEW BOOK, "THE TALES OF BEEDLE THE BARD!" This collection of new magical stories will be out December 4th. Proceeds from sales go to charity. You can reserve your copy now by calling us - and everyone who pre-orders will be entered into drawing for a large Harry Potter Birthday wall poster!

THE THIRD BOOK IN THE "INHERITANCE CYCLE" will be released September 20! Eragon fans have been waiting for the third book in the quartet, "Brisingr," and you can pre-order it from us now, so you'll have it the day it comes out.

AUTHOR VISITS - Some wonderful authors will be visiting the store this Fall to introduce us to their new books.

T.A. BARRON, Merlin's Dragon author of the "Lost Years of Merlin" epic, will be here on September 23d at 10 a.m.   His new book, "Merlin's Dragon" is the first book in the Merlin's Dragon trilogy, and tells the story of Basil, a very small dragon with a very great destiny. You can read more about T.A. Barron here - and you'll find many of his books in the store.

KATE FEIFFER has written a fun new book, "President Pennybaker," that's perfect for the election year. See our Events page for information about her visit on Thursday, October 9.

Enigma GRAEME BASE is coming to Hooray for Books! on October 20. The award-winning Australian author and illustrator of "Animalia," "The Eleventh Hour," "Jungle Drums," and "Uno's Garden" will sign copies of his newest book, "Enigma: A Magical Mystery." "Enigma" is the story of Bertie Badger. Bertie (and the readers) must solve a mystery to save a magic show.   You can find some of Graeme's wonderful artwork here - and secrets from his books here.

THE WINNER - Congratulations to seven-year old Lucinda, who won Kit and her friend Ruthie in our American Girl Raffle! Lucinda, shown here with her sister Petra Rose, was thrilled when her name was picked on August 2d. Thanks to everyone who entered!

BOOK LOVERS OF ALL AGES - DON'T FORGET THE NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL ON THE MALL, SEPTEMBER 27, 2008!


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	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! September Storytimes just announced here! MY KISSING HANDS - Sunday September 7, 12-2 p.m. Jennifer Stackpole of "My Kissing Hands" will help you make your own personal keepsake. See our Events page for more details! MONSTER PARTY! - September 14, 11 - 4 p.m. is a monstrous day at Hooray for Books! Your child can enter a contest to design a monster that the North American Bear Company will turn into a personalized stuffed animal. Part of the proceeds from the event will go to Global Action for Children. We'll have a special monster storytime at 1 p.m. You'll find more details about these events here... PRE-ORDER J.K. ROWLING'S NEW BOOK, "THE TALES OF BEEDLE THE BARD!" This collection of new magical stories will be out December 4th. Proceeds from sales go to charity. You can reserve your copy now by calling us - and everyone who pre-orders will be entered into drawing for a large Harry Potter Birthday wall poster! THE THIRD BOOK IN THE "INHERITANCE CYCLE" will be released September 20! Eragon fans have been waiting for the third book in the quartet, "Brisingr," and you can pre-order it from us now, so you'll have it the day it comes out. AUTHOR VISITS - Some wonderful authors will be visiting the store this Fall to introduce us to their new books. T.A. BARRON, author of the "Lost Years of Merlin" epic, will be here on September 23d at 10 a.m. His new book, "Merlin's Dragon" is the first book in the Merlin's Dragon trilogy, and tells the story of Basil, a very small dragon with a very great destiny. You can read more about T.A. Barron here - and you'll find many of his books in the store. KATE FEIFFER has written a fun new book, "President Pennybaker," that's perfect for the election year. See our Events page for information about her visit on Thursday, October 9. GRAEME BASE is coming to Hooray for Books! on October 20. The award-winning Australian author and illustrator of "Animalia," "The Eleventh Hour," "Jungle Drums," and "Uno's Garden" will sign copies of his newest book, "Enigma: A Magical Mystery." "Enigma" is the story of Bertie Badger. Bertie (and the readers) must solve a mystery to save a magic show. You can find some of Graeme's wonderful artwork here - and secrets from his books here. THE WINNER - Congratulations to seven-year old Lucinda, who won Kit and her friend Ruthie in our American Girl Raffle! Lucinda, shown here with her sister Petra Rose, was thrilled when her name was picked on August 2d. Thanks to everyone who entered! BOOK LOVERS OF ALL AGES - DON'T FORGET THE NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL ON THE MALL, SEPTEMBER 27, 2008!