The Westcoast Reader – January 2021
The January issue of The Westcoast Reader is available now! Read about the BC Recovery benefit, Family Literacy Week, and more.
Read All About Lit
Find resources and research relevant to the literacy community in our Read All About Lit blog.
Literacy Matters Abbotsford adapts for pandemic
As the literacy outreach coordinator for Literacy Matters Abbotsford since 2011, Sharon Crowley says 2020 has been challenging but she is celebrating the successes. Sharon works with local organizations to …
Winter STEM Fun
STEM activities can be fun any time, but some are particularly suited to cold weather. Here are some winter STEM activities to try.
BC Child Poverty Report Card 2020
Do you know about child poverty in BC? Read First Call’s 2020 BC Child Poverty Report Card to learn the facts.
Literacy Calendar 2021
What’s happening in literacy in 2021? Use our updated Literacy Calendar for a year at a glance view.
How to Spot a Misleading Graph
We tend to trust graphs because they’re based on facts. Graphs can be manipulated to distort information. Learn to evaluate graphs.
Diverse Books for Children
Diverse books are good for all children. They allow children to see themselves and the experiences of others.
Human Rights in BC
BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner has the mandate is to address root causes of inequality, discrimination and injustice.
Coding for Kids – Screen-free!
Did you know that you can teach coding skills to young children without a computer? It can be fun!