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Family Literacy Day | I Love to Read Month
February is designated I Love to Read month all across North America. This internationally-celebrated month is the perfect time to promote early childhood interest in reading and highlight the importance of literacy skills throughout life. Download one of the following calendars for a list of activities that you can do to celebrate the joy of reading.
Check for more ideas on celebrating I love to Read month:
Southeast Interlake Early Childhood Development Coalition
Every year on January 27, families and communities across Canada celebrate this special day at literacy-themed events co-ordinated by literacy organizations, schools, public libraries and families. Here are some of the many free events happening in Manitoba:
Literacy Partners of Manitoba
Kildonan Place Shopping Centre (Winnipeg, MB) – Friday, January 23, 2009
(2:00 p.m.)
Please join us in breaking the Guinness World Record for the most
amount of children reading with an adult. This
event will is being organized at multiple locations throughout the province.
Kildonan Place Shopping Centre (Winnipeg, MB) – Tuesday, January 27,
2009
Come out and celebrate the joy of books with the Story Fairy.
Hello Parents Network
Teddy Bear Picnic – Saturday, January 24, 2009, 12 noon – 2:00 pm
City Centre Mall (Thompson, MB)
Book making activities will be available to everyone, and celebrity readers
will be on site to share some of their favourite stories.
South Eastman English and Literacy Services
I Love to Read Day – Saturday, February 7, 2009, beginning 11:00 am
Clearspring
Centre (Steinbach, MB)
In addition to readings from local authors, Fred Penner will be holding a special
concert for everyone’s enjoyment.
ABC Canada – Family Literacy Events in Manitoba
