Always doing what she can for charity, Jennifer Garner attended a book reading session at the Rosemount Center in Washington DC on Tuesday (May 5).

Joined by her mother, former schoolteacher Pat Garner, the former “Alias” actress seemed to be thoroughly enjoying herself as she entertained a group of schoolchildren.

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According to PR insider reports, the pair were there to “launch the 2009 State of the World’s Mothers report, which presents alarming findings on the lack of adequate early childhood education across the country and around the world.”

Also among their duties, Jen and Pat are going to “explain the meaning and implications of the report’s findings in the United States as well as advocate for an increased federal commitment to American children.”