Read All About Lit

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Indigenous Ally Toolkit

What does it mean to be an ally to Indigenous peoples? The Indigenous Ally Toolkit presents concise steps: Be critical of any motivations. Start learning. Act accordingly. It also contains …

CIWA Health Literacy Resources

Limited language and literacy skills can be a barrier to accessing healthcare services. The Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association has launched a new set of free Health Literacy Resources that are …

Popular Digital Learning Resources

Popular Digital Learning Resources in Ontario’s Literacy and Basic Skills Programs is a new resource from Community Literacy of Ontario!  Chosen by Ontario adult literacy programs, all 30 digital resources …

Read On Canada!

Today marks the start of #ReadOnCanada, an exciting new initiative from reading advocates and @FoodBanksCanada to put more than 130K books in the hands of kids this summer, and share …

Outdoor Play During COVID-19

Outdoor play is good for kids! Getting active and outdoors, while following public health guidance, helps develop a healthy body and mind. How can you play outdoors while keeping a …

New Blended Learning Guide

Want to combine in-person and online instruction for adult literacy students? You’ll want to browse this new guide. The What, Why, Who, and How of Blended Learning for Adult Basic …

National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day. One way to celebrate is by enjoying the work of First Nations, Métis and Inuit authors. You can find suggestions in: 35 books …

LGBTQ Books for Children and Teens

In honour of Pride Month, here are some recommendations for books with LGBTQ content, written for children and teens. 17 Books About Gender Non-conforming and Transgender Kids – NoTime for …

Implicit Bias

Everyone possesses implicit bias. The impact at school, at work, and in the community can be significant. What is it? “The attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and …