Looking for great summer reads to share with the children in your life? Here is a list created by our librarian, Marco, with fun and exciting books to be enjoyed during the summer days. Click on the image to access the list! Happy reading!
We had so much fun facilitating the Early Literacy Workshop for the parents from CCS Montreal at Girouard Park in NDG. Thank you so much to all families who participated. Books, stories, reading, and doughnuts – what better way to spend a beautiful summer morning!
We are pleased to announce our newest partner, Association Cigogne. Thank you for encouraging the joy of reading to children!
Presenting our book of the month for June, “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle. This all-time classic story, from generation to generation, is sold somewhere in the world every 30 seconds! Have you shared it with your little ones? Click on the image for fun activities to compliment your reading.
We are delighted to announce our volunteer of the month for June 2021: Wilder Sanchez! Here’s a message from him: “
was a great discovery that has allowed me to understand the meaning and importance of volunteering during my social integration process in Québec. In addition, animating story-time activities has allowed me to engage my family and build team skills. It was a great experience to discover the options of social participation that we have around us. It has truly been wonderful! I am grateful for your mission and for promoting early literacy!”
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To wrap up this intergenerational week on a high note, here is a book suggestion that you can read with your children!
May is Asian Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the achievements of Canadians of Asian descent and their history and culture.
Here is a reading list to be used by parents, educators, and teachers!
Please click on the image to view a list of books that promote diversity and inclusion recommended by the Executive Director, Asha Dixit.
We are delighted to announce our volunteer of the month for May 2021: Caroline Alince! Here’s a message from her: “I believe in access to education and literature for all, and I’m happy to be a part of an organization like that shares these values and works to produce resources for the community. Especially throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, kids, families and all community members can really benefit from the feeling of connection and community that comes from story-time.”
We are delighted to announce our volunteer of the month for April 2021: Lydie Angèle! Here’s a message from her: “Hello, my name is Lydie Angèle, and since I was a little girl, I love reading. By reading books, we have the opportunity to learn and dream at the same time. With the new technologies, our society is evolving and reading books is slowly disappearing. Therefore, I am particularly attached to ‘s mission, to instill in children a life-long love of reading and learning from birth. Animating story-time to children is a gratifying experience and a pleasure to witness in their eyes curiosity, enthusiasm, joy and excitement.”
