VIRGINIA ReadS One Book
In this program, Read to Them rallies schools and districts across our home state of Virginia to read one book together at the same time. Participating Virginia schools have recruited regional celebrity readers, featured Financial Literacy, and offered resources in Spanish to further enhance their reading programs.
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Virginia Reads One Book® kicks off in March 2027!
Order by January 15, 2027.
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY: OUR 2027 VIRGINIA READS ONE BOOK SELECTION
Greetings to you, the lucky finder of this Golden Ticket from Mr. Willy Wonka! I shake you warmly by the hand! Tremendous things are in store for you! Many wonderful surprises await you!
Charlie Bucket lives a difficult life with his bed-ridden grandparents and his hard-working parents in a tiny home. Everything changes when he finds the last of five Golden Tickets and the chance to meet the reclusive candy factory owner, Mr. Willy Wonka. Charlie and his Grandpa Joe are able to join four other children and their families on a tour of the Wonka Factory. There, rivers run with chocolate, gum is a three-course meal… and naughty children get their just desserts. If your school is looking for fantastic word play, larger-than-life characters, and wild twists, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is the book for you!
Why readers will love Charlie and the Chocolate Factory:
- A new generation will join Charlie Bucket as he steps into the wondrously whacky Wonka Chocolate Factory!
- Themes that include adventure, fun, and kindness with STE(A)M elements
- Students will have a blast with Roald Dahl’s signature wordplay, while learning valuable lessons in the bad behavior of the other Golden Ticket winners
- Books are also available in Spanish!
School Reading Program Benefits
Build better readers
A quality book and an array of fun activities is a great way to prepare children to be better readers and scholars.
family engagement
Once adults get involved with a fulfilling program, they are more likely to stay involved in your school.
Forge Community Relationships
Inviting community members to be part of your reading program is a proven way to build community connections.
Thank you to our Virginia Reads One Book 2026 bank sponsors!
