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 …
Read All About Lit
Find resources and research relevant to the literacy community in our Read All About Lit blog.
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 …
New Resources from Work Safe BC
Some literacy organizations are working towards reopening their offices. Here are some new WorkSafeBC resources that offer guidance: COVID-19 and returning to safe operation – Phases 2 & 3 Offices: …
Talking with Children about Race and Racism
How do you talk with young children about race and racism? When should you start? What is age appropriate? Following the death of George Floyd and subsequent protests, many parents …
Employment Resources Guide
Employment Resources Guide: Popular Resources for Learners with Employment Goals is a recently released annotated list of resources that literacy and basic skills instructors use. The 35 resources described include …
National Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month! It honours the history, heritage and diversity of First Nation, Inuit and Métis communities across Canada. To learn more about Indigenous history in Canada, …
12 Free Picture Books about Coronavirus
Are you looking for children’s books about COVID-19? Here are a few that you may not have seen yet. All are available for free download. Careless Corny: A cautionary tale …
ABC Health Matters Workbooks
A recent blog post from ABC Life Literacy Canada reminds us of The importance of health literacy during a pandemic. It also points to free health literacy resources for adults. …
ISS of BC Digital Literacy Curriculum Resource
ISSofBC recently launched their Digital Literacy Curriculum Resource website to aid English language instructors and those in the Settlement field in helping newcomer clients overcome digital literacy barriers. The Digital …