Ultimate Styles Barbershop on Mt. Vernon Avenue is one of 15 participating locations in the new Beauticians, Barbers and Books literacy initiative. Kicking off the program July 5 are from left: John Porter, Councilman John Chapman, Bennie Evans, Kariem Perry, Councilman Will Bailey, Alexandria Library Director Rose Dawson, Vice Mayor Justin Wilson, Lucresha Murphy, Michael Johnson and Mac Slover.