Celebrate D.E.A.R. Day With Us!

Have you found yourself overwhelmed? Loads of chores to do? Tired after a long day? Well, why don’t you just Drop Everything And Read!  D.E.A.R. Day was established to encourage readers young and old to make reading a priority. Further, organizers hope that families find themselves motivated to put aside all distractions and enjoy reading … Read more

Banks Sponsor Schools in Virginia Reads One Book 2021

The Virginia Reads One Book program has been a huge hit with families and schools since its launch in 2018. Though the program was presented digitally for its fourth run, it didn’t stop students across Virginia from spending three weeks getting to know the cast of E.B. White’s timeless classic, The Trumpet of the Swan. … Read more

Take a Journey ‘Into the Wardrobe’

“Salutations are greetings,” said the voice. “When I say ‘salutations,’ it’s just my fancy way of saying hello or good morning.” —Charlotte’s Web, E.B. White   This past year has brought unprecedented changes to both our home and school lives. With greater frequency, people have turned to books as a means of solace and escape, … Read more