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Celebrate International Literacy Day 2018

With International Literacy Day right just over a month away..

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If you can read this, thank a teacher.

If you can read this, thank a teacher. I have been the girlfriend of a primary teacher for four years and over this time have become privy to the response he receives after telling people he is a teacher: “That must be such an easy job!” “Do you just get to do colouring in all […]

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CAUTION CHILDREN AT PLAY…WHILE READING!

It began with a concept, trying to introduce a skill to children in a setting not yet explored. Now it can help lead children to a future that they may have never been able to explore.  Alexandre Gagnon wanted to introduce balloon art to families, in bringing the story characters to life throughout its reading. […]

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World Literacy Foundation Annual Report

Today we publish our Annual Reports, detailing our actions for the year and what we hope to accomplish in the future. It’s been a big year and we’re so proud of everything we’ve achieved! Most of all we’re proud of those who have volunteered to come on this journey with us. Schools and individuals who […]

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Reading as Therapy – Carla Greenwood

“Every book written is the product of a human mind in a particular state.  Add all the books together and you get the end sum of humanity”   Beautiful quote isn’t it?  It’s a line from the book ‘Reasons to stay alive’ by Matt Haig, that follows the authors’ life struggle with anxiety and depression.  […]

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Schools in Uganda – A Picture Diary

“Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” – Margaret Fuller   We’re excited this week to share with you some photos of schools that will be receiving tablets from the World Literacy Foundation. Our Field Coordinator Nighty has been on the ground in Gulu, Uganda, liaising with local schools and bringing us these heartwarming images. From […]

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Teaching the Value of Literacy: Inspiring Words from a Teacher on International Literacy Day

I fell in love with books long before kindergarten. I remember the steady, soothing voice of my mom as she read to me and my sister from our many books. We spent countless afternoons reading from well-worn pages until we memorized our favorite parts. However, school brought a whole new level to my love for […]

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Children’s author Larissa McConnell on ‘Winston the Worm’ and the Power of Reading

As a young girl I was actually not the biggest reader… I was always enchanted by the outdoors; making mystical forts in lands far away and conquering empires with whoever my gallant side-kick (usually my poor younger brother or soft toy) happened to be that day. When I found that reading could transport me in […]

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Technology: Friend or Foe? – By Carla Greenwood

The sheer speed at which children pick up technology nowadays is downright scary!  Earlier today I watched my 2-year-old daughter expertly swipe the screen on my touch screen phone in an attempt to call her beloved grandma yet again!  When I was a child the only entertainment I had was playing in the woods behind […]

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