Canadian Families Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Family Literacy Day

Canadian Families Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Family Literacy Day

News Wire: 1.24.2019 by ABC Life Literacy Canada

How will you celebrate Family Literacy Day on January 27?

Barbara Reid

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That's the question ABC Life Literacy Canada (ABC) has been asking families, community organizations, schools, libraries, and learning centres coast-to-coast-to-coast in the lead up to the 20th Anniversary of this annual event.

To celebrate this milestone and encourage reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family, ABC has been actively promoting this year's theme to "Take 20" minutes to make learning together part of your everyday.

"Spending at least 20 minutes together daily as a family and being engaged in simple and fun activities can make a world of difference when it comes to increasing learning and overall literacy skills," said ABC Life Literacy Canada Executive Director Mack Rogers. "We know that most families live busy and complex lives, but taking time to read, play board games, or prepare meals together can have long-lasting benefits for children and adults alike."

This sentiment is echoed by Barbara Reid, award-winning Canadian author and plasticine illustrator, who is also The Honourary Chair of Family Literacy Day.

"It is no secret that families that learn together, grow together," said Reid, who generously contributed 20 Family Literacy Day themed plasticine illustrations for the 20th anniversary. "There are many free learning resources available at home and throughout local communities. A little imagination can go a long way!"  READ MORE >>