The Literacy Foundation achieved the goal it set itself last October: that of raising more than 100,000 new books to give back to children aged 0 to 12 living in disadvantaged areas, as part of the program. the 20th edition of the Reading as a Gift program.
At the end of the 16th edition of its Reading as a Gift program, the Literacy Foundation will give its 400,000th new children's book to a child living in underprivileged areas. This year alone, more than 40,000 books will be offered to young people aged 0 to 12 across Quebec.
January 27, 2015 is Family Literacy Day. On this occasion, the Literacy Foundation, in collaboration with ABC Alpha pour la vie Canada, solicits nearly 150 Quebec organizations and invites families to experience fun activities around reading.
Today, September 8 is International Literacy Day. As part of the 25th anniversary of the Literacy Foundation, we are expecting a speech from Minister Bolduc on the importance of reading. The creation of the Illiteracy Network is also announced.
On the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the “Reading as a Gift” program, the Literacy Foundation once again succeeds in offering a new book to thousands of children, thanks to generous donations from the general public through hundreds of bookstores. and libraries.
The Literacy Foundation's Gift of Reading program is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. The main activity, in November and December, consists in the purchase of new children's books intended for disadvantaged children in his region.
From January 21 to 28, READ or do an educational activity with children. Capture the "moment" ... For EVERY PHOTO RECEIVED, Scholastic will send FIVE BOOKS to the LITERACY FOUNDATION, which works with children in Quebec!
