Saint John community centre gives children the gift of reading for the holidays
Program executive director Barry Galloway says it’s all part of giving the gift of family during the holiday season. Continue reading
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Lethbridge Public Library restarts Donuts With Dad program
By Kyle Benning Videographer
Lethbridge parents were taking their kids to the Library on Saturday to quench their craving for a story and a sweet treat. Continue reading
School board in Ontario takes new approach to teaching ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
The authors say it’s important for students to see their identities reflected in the material they learn in English class. Continue reading
Now read this! Notable Edmontonians share their top kids’ books
By Jennifer Crosby Anchor
In honour of Read In Week, notable Edmontonians share their favourite kids books. Continue reading
Hamilton and Halton students beating EQAO test averages
Students in the Halton District School Board who took the EQAO tests in 2017-18 performed better than the provincial average. Continue reading
Big Book sale returns to the Tartan Curling Club
It’s being called the biggest book sale in Saskatchewan, as hundreds of book lovers made their way to the ‘Big Book’ sale at the Tartan Curling Club to check out thousands of donated books. Continue reading
Manitoba students still Canada’s worst in reading, math and science
Testing done in 2016 shows a growing gap in the performance of English and French students in Manitoba. Continue reading
Saskatoon Public Library offers readers chance to erase fines by visiting
Readers will get the chance to erase their fines between April 11 and July 31 through a program with the Saskatoon Public Library. Continue reading
Kids’ book aims to improve literacy skills, preserve Indigenous languages
By Rebekah Lesko Reporter
A bilingual children’s book published in Cree, Dene and Michif, alongside an English translation, aims to promote Indigenous languages and improve early literacy skills. Continue reading
Winnipeg kids turn the page through Lawyers for Literacy
More than 80 lawyers paired up with the West Broadway Youth Outreach program to promote literacy and to raise money for after-school programs. Continue reading