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Fall Back in Love with JLW Shops!

The leaves are changing. Fall is in the air. And I can’t get enough pumpkin treats or college football. This Saturday, the Tory Burch boutique at Tysons Galleria will help you update your fall wardrobe while helping the Junior League of Washington raise money! From noon to 3 pm, JLW members and their guests save […]

League Leaders: Sandra Day O’Connor

Junior League women are known for their strong leadership and service to their communities (especially here in JLW!), but did you know we have quite a few famous League members? Like Sandra Day O’Connor from the Phoenix, AZ League — the first female justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, appointed in 1981.

JLW Fact of the Day: September 26, 2012

Still tired after a long weekend of volunteering at the National Book Festival? Well here’s a stunning fact that will get you pumped up and ready to go back out to volunteer some more!

JLW Distributed Over 6,200 Books to D.C. Students for Summer Reading

For children across the country, the summer was time to celebrate – the school year had officially come to an end. But behind the celebrations of millions of K-12 students, there were some pretty startling statistics surrounding kids without an opportunity to participate in summer learning. And what that lack of opportunity means is much […]

Books that Shaped America

In preparation of the 2012 National Book Festival, the Library of Congress asked several book enthusiasts which books they believe to have shaped America and published the resulting list on its website. “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain, “Alcoholics Anonymous” by Anonymous and “American Cookery” by Amelia Simmons are the first three books on […]

Celebrating this weekend’s 2012 National Book Festival

Celebrating the upcoming 2012 National Book Festival, the Library of Congress has posted a number of podcasts from authors and leaders involved in the cause of literacy. JLW President Wendy Cumberland was featured yesterday to discuss the JLW’s Centennial year and the work we do to promote literacy in the Washington area. Click HERE to […]

To Raise a Reader: Sing, Talk and Read

By: Micky Freeny from D.C. Public Library Much has been written and discussed in the media about the quality of formal education in America, and specifically in the City of Washington, DC. We hold schools and teachers accountable for the reading success—and failure—of our children. However, until more children start school ready to learn to […]

What’s black and white and pink all over?

5 Great Reasons to Volunteer for the 2012 National Book Festival Hang out with a bevy of incredible authors. More than 100 authors and poets will be in attendance at the 12th Annual National Book Festival, signing books and conducting readings. This year’s authors and poets include: Lois Lowry, R.L. Stine, Jewel, Thomas Friedman, Jeffrey […]