Oliver Jeffers’ award-winning children’s book, “The Incredible Book Eating Boy,” imagines a way in which a young boy named Henry could absorb books by eating them. This whimsical picture book has now become a musical at the Alliance Theatre. “The Incredible Book Eating Boy” will have its world premiere on July 13th, and to celebrate, the Alliance Theatre has partnered with Children Read. This non-profit organization encourages literacy among young readers. Children Read President Cindy Jaret and The Alliance’s Dan Reardon Director of Education and Associate Artistic Director, Chris Moses, give an overview of the production and explain the collaboration.

Oliver Jeffers’ award-winning children’s book, “The Incredible Book Eating Boy,” imagines a way in which a young boy named Henry could absorb books by eating them. This whimsical picture book has now become a musical at the Alliance Theatre. “The Incredible Book Eating Boy” will have its world premiere on July 13th, and to celebrate, the Alliance Theatre has partnered with Children Read. This non-profit organization encourages literacy among young readers. Children Read President Cindy Jaret and The Alliance’s Dan Reardon Director of Education and Associate Artistic Director, Chris Moses, give an overview of the production and explain the collaboration.

Discover the best of Atlanta's arts and culture on The City Lights Collective from WABE. Short stories, rich voices, and innovative ideas, presented by a team of local contributors. From music and theater to spoken word, food, film, and festivals, this is the pulse of Atlanta’s creative world.

Discover the best of Atlanta's arts and culture on The City Lights Collective from WABE. Short stories, rich voices, and innovative ideas, presented by a team of local contributors. From music and theater to spoken word, food, film, and festivals, this is the pulse of Atlanta&rsquo;s creative world.

The City Lights Collective

Discover the best of Atlanta's arts and culture on The City Lights Collective from WABE. Short stories, rich voices, and innovative ideas, presented by a team of local contributors. From music and theater to spoken word, food, film, and festivals, this is the pulse of Atlanta&rsquo;s creative world.