Family Literacy Day was established in Canada in 1999 to promote the importance of reading and literacy for all family members. ABC Canada initiated this national day of celebration with the production of a made-for-TV movie, "Penny's Odyssey", a story about a young girl who hides her illiteracy from her family.
Now renamed, ABC Life Literacy Canada, this non-profit organization promotes literacy through a variety of programs and activities including Family Literacy Day and Good Reads®
where great Canadian authors (for adults and youth) publish short books for adults to help improve their learning skills. A quick glance shows works by celebrated Canadian authors Deborah Ellis, Maureen Jennings and Frances Itani.
This year's Family Literacy Day will be celebrated in a wide variety of venues and ways, including:
- Journey to Learning Passport: a downloadable passport filled with activities to complete;
- Mississauga St. Michael's Majors vs. Peterborough Petes OHL hockey: discounted tickets for the game, include pre- and during game activities with prizes;
- Colouring and Writing Contests;
- Free downloads of bookmarks, puzzles, and activities; and
- Hundreds of local events in libraries, schools, and other venues displayed on a Celebrations across Canada map
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