Author Readings
Introducing authors to school kidsMo Willems at Raymond Elementary School
Mo Willems wows children at Raymond Elementary School by reading several of his popular books.
Our mission is to promote literacy among children and teens in Washington, DC-area low-income settings by giving books to students and schools and providing access to authors and illustrators.
Latest Events from An Open Book
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Goodbye, 2017!
2017 ended on a high note for AOB as another busy month of author and illustrator visits drew to a… -
A full fall!
AOB continued its action-packed fall with events serving readers young and older and across all of the school districts we… -
What a start to the school year!
Don’t be fooled by the quiet “Events” page — An Open Book is back this school year and busier than… -
Laurel Snyder at Excel Academy Public Charter School
Second graders at Excel Academy Public Charter School joined the ranks of those young readers clamoring for a “bedtime banana”… -
Tonya Bolden at McKinley Tech
Author Tonya Bolden’s presentation was an end of school year treat for students from 11th grade AP History as well… -
Bweela Steptoe at Cleveland Elementary School
Bweela Steptoe visited AOB and spoke with students about growing up as a muse and model for her late father, the… -
Chris Grabenstein at J.O. Wilson Elementary School
Bringing a bit of fun and sun to two lively presentations of Beach Party Surf Monkey (Welcome to Wonderland #2),… -
Grace Lin at Burroughs Education Campus
The multi-talented Grace Lin’s magic tricks mystified a captivated classroom full of fourth graders while engaging them with a costumed… -
Ellen Oh at Wheaton High School and Brightwood Education Campus
Diversity in literature by diverse authors is what the short story collection Flying Lessons is all about. Ellen Oh–founder of…
Latest News about An Open Book
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Winter Newsletter
An Open Book’s winter newsletter went out to subscribers last week. This edition takes a deep dive into how and… -
Goodbye, 2017!
2017 ended on a high note for AOB as another busy month of author and illustrator visits drew to a… -
2016-17 Annual Report
2016-17 Annual Report The 2016-17 Annual Report is now available! Click through to view the PDF. -
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Everybody Wins with An Open Book!
An Open Book is pleased to partner with Everybody Wins! DC (EWDC), a nonprofit promoting children’s literacy and a love… -
Co-Executive Director Heidi Powell is a Nerdy Book Blogger
Co-Executive Director Heidi Powell reflected on her connection to books and the origins of this nonprofit as a guest blogger… -
Past Issues of the AOB Newsletter
Did you miss an issue of AOB’s Newsletter? Catch up on prior happenings, and send us an email if you… -
VIDEO: Literacy and Arts Integration with AOB Programs
An Open Book’s work goes far beyond bringing books and authors into schools. Among other initiatives, we facilitate literacy and… -
AOB’s Janet Zwick in The Washington Post!
At the end of every school year, librarian Carolyn Johnson collects and distributes books to her students at Saint Francis…
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