WordPlay Connects

WordPlay Connects Inspiring a lifelong love of reading among young people in West Virginia's Potomac Highlands region.

Tunes & Tales with Tony M returns on June 20 and August 15! Plan now to join WordPlay Connects and our friends at the Ha...
05/20/2026

Tunes & Tales with Tony M returns on June 20 and August 15! Plan now to join WordPlay Connects and our friends at the Hardy County Family Support Center in Moorefield for free music and free books for the kiddos! Details at wordplaywv.com/events.

Huge thanks to all who donated to WordPlay Connects’ recent fundraising campaign! Because of you, we’re putting free boo...
05/16/2026

Huge thanks to all who donated to WordPlay Connects’ recent fundraising campaign! Because of you, we’re putting free books in kids’ hands today during the Play, Learn, Discover, Hampshire County event, presented by the wonderful folks at the Hampshire County Family Support Center. Learn how you can support our future book giveaways - wordplayconnects.org/more

We really miss our friend Joe McGee, but he’d be so happy to see his new book - Sherlock Roach and the Case of the Crunc...
05/05/2026

We really miss our friend Joe McGee, but he’d be so happy to see his new book - Sherlock Roach and the Case of the Crunchy Crumb - in the hands of young readers! We’re hoping to give away at least 300 copies of Sherlock Roach to kids this summer. Please help by donating here: wordplayconnects.org/more

It’s Children’s Book Week–and there’s no better time to ask you to help us put more books in kids’ hands, hearts, and ho...
05/04/2026

It’s Children’s Book Week–and there’s no better time to ask you to help us put more books in kids’ hands, hearts, and homes. Can we count on your support? Learn more and donate here: wordplayconnects.org/more

Yesterday, WordPlay Connects partnered with The River House to share Joe McGee’s Sherlock Roach and the Case of the Crun...
04/30/2026

Yesterday, WordPlay Connects partnered with The River House to share Joe McGee’s Sherlock Roach and the Case of the Crunchy Crumb with Capon Bridge Elementary students. The kiddos met Joe’s wife Jess Rinker, did a fun art activity, and went home with a free copy of Sherlock Roach, signed by illustrator Jannie Ho.

What a treat to connect award-winning author Linda Sue Park with students at East Hardy Elementary, East Hardy High, and...
04/20/2026

What a treat to connect award-winning author Linda Sue Park with students at East Hardy Elementary, East Hardy High, and Windy Ridge Elementary today! More school visits are in the works–and we’d love to have your support. Learn more here: wordplayconnects.org/more

Thanks to all who joined us for Educators’ Night! Linda Sue Park received a very warm welcome to West Virginia (her firs...
04/19/2026

Thanks to all who joined us for Educators’ Night! Linda Sue Park received a very warm welcome to West Virginia (her first-ever visit to our state!) and enjoyed chatting with her fans and signing books. Tomorrow, WordPlay Connects and Linda Sue will visit three schools–and 150 students will receive free copies of her newest book, Just One Gift! 🎁

We can’t wait to welcome award-winning children’s author Linda Sue Park to Wardensville! Join us for Educators’ Night th...
04/17/2026

We can’t wait to welcome award-winning children’s author Linda Sue Park to Wardensville! Join us for Educators’ Night this Sunday from 5-7PM. Details here: wordplaywv.com/events

Another fun day with author/illustrator Ashley Belote! Nearly 350 students at Windy Ridge and Ice Mountain Elementary go...
03/27/2026

Another fun day with author/illustrator Ashley Belote! Nearly 350 students at Windy Ridge and Ice Mountain Elementary got to meet Ashley and take home free signed copies of her new book Squirrel Lock Holmes: The Pet Rock Mystery. It’s your support that makes this happen! Visit WordPlayConnects.org to learn more and donate.

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Wardensville, WV
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