Who We Are
We are students and teachers who are committed to bringing the gift of reading and literacy to children of all backgrounds. We know that having good stories and quality books in the home from an early age engenders daily reading habits and improves educational outcomes.
Press and Recognition
Points of Light
January 27, 2025
Aliyah Majeed-Hall has always loved to read. Growing up, she maintained a...
Serve Virginia
January 15, 2025
The bi-annual Serve Virginia Honor Roll celebrates the valuable contributions of...
NBC4
August 28, 2024
Aliyah Majeed-Hall, a high school junior, started an organization called One Word...
Get Uplifted (WUSA9)
August 7, 2024
A young person in the DMV going well above and beyond to make an impact on her...
WUSA9
August 2, 2024
A teenager’s commitment to making an impact in her community is getting...
Volunteer Arlington
July 9, 2024
Join us in congratulating Aliyah Majeed-Hall, winner of Volunteer Arlington's 2024...
AHC
July 16, 2024
When high schooler Aliyah Majeed-Hall noticed that many of the kids in the...
Gazette Leader
May 29, 2024
Aliyah Majeed-Hall will receive the Youth Service Award for efforts with AHC...
Our Vision
The One Word Reading Initiative seeks to foster a love of reading and literacy by providing vulnerable children with high-quality stories and books to have as their own.
Meet the Team
Student Leadership
Aliyah M-H.
Founder and Student Leader
Hannah K.
Student Leader
Jasper M-H.
Co-Founder and Student Leader
Satya N.
Student Leader