GWRC Literacy Projects The Greater Washington Reading Council supports and provides community outreach projects to promote literacy in the community. How Children Learn to Read (And How You Can Help) Serving Northern Virginia for over 40 years, the Greater Washington Reading Council is a professional association of educators dedicated to promoting literacy in its community and beyond. This association is an affiliate of the Virginia State Reading Association and the International Reading Association. Current GWRC Sponsored Projects: Book Beginnings Books to get Better Community Outreach International Literacy