All Henrico ReadsAll Henrico Reads

October 2008 through May 2009

All Henrico Reads is a community reading program sponsored jointly by Henrico County Public Library and Henrico County Public Schools. Read one or all of the books which share the same author– Julia Alvarez. There is a book for every age to read and discuss. Join the entire community as school students and adults throughout the county participate in book discussions and keep online reading logs.

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Book Selections

Adults Elementary
  • How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents
    De Cómo las Muchachas García Perdieron el Acento

  • How Tía Lola Came to Visit Stay
    Cuando Tia Lola Vino de Visita a Quedarse

Teens Picture Book
  • Finding Miracles
    En Busca de Milagros
  • Before We Were Free
    Ante de ser Libre
  • A Gift of Gracias
    Un Regalo de Gracias: La Leyenda de la Altagraci

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