New Partner
Giant Steps
Join us in welcoming our newest partner: Giant Steps! Here is Marco with Marla at the installation of their minibiblio. Thank you for sharing the love of books with children. Happy reading!
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Book of the month – September
We Share Everything by Robert Munsch
Presenting our book of the month for September, “We share everything” by our beloved children’s author Robert Munsch and illustrated by Michael Martchenko.
In this book, the children in a kindergarten class come along away from not sharing anything to sharing literally everything! If you are looking for ways to practice sharing with your children, this book and the suggested activities will be the help you need! To check it out, click on the photo.
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Closing Canada’s literacy gap in a pandemic, Montreal Gazette
Our literacy challenge — particularly the importance of early learning initiatives — should be a national priority, write Celine Cooper and Asha Dixit of the Fraser-Hickson Institute, Montreal Gazette.
“Research suggests the COVID crisis has not only increased inequities in literacy rates but will lead to deficits in student learning. Closing the literacy gap is both a vital pandemic challenge and a generational opportunity.”
In recognition of International Literacy Day this week, we share this piece by the President of our Board of Governors, Celine Cooper and our ED Asha Dixit, on why all federal leaders should make literacy promotion, especially early learning initiatives, a national priority.
International Literacy Day 2021
Hon. Marc Garneau reads at NDG Daycare, Mary Poppins
It was such a pleasure to celebrate International Literacy day with our partner Garderie Mary Poppins NDG. We highlighted the power of books, stories and reading to children from day one to help raise literacy levels and build stronger, more vibrant communities. We thank Honourable Minister Marc Garneau, who read a storybook to children sharing his love of reading.
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Babar Gives Back
We are so grateful to Livres Babar Books for featuring minibiblioPLUS on their Babar Gives Back initiative this month. So, head to https://www.livresbabarbooks.com/?q=p.babar_gives_bac, buy a few of these popular Back To School titles and support your beloved minibiblioPLUS project. A heartfelt thank you to Babar Books and Megan!!
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Volunteer of the month – September 2021
Maira Claudio
We are delighted to highlight Maira Claudio this month for bringing the joy of books and reading to children in our community. Here’s what she has to say:
“It has been such a remarkable experience volunteering with 
. I was once a child enjoying books and Storytime from my teachers and volunteers. Now, it is my honor to share my love for reading with the children of today. The excitement on the children’s faces as they run to sit down in front of me, continues to be the highlight of my weeks. Moreover, the light in their eyes and the joy in their voices as they ask for another book is one of the many prime examples, that showcases the mission of being fulfilled. I truly believe that reading brings everyone together through the adventures and important life lessons books hold. I look forward to continuing the mission of improving literacy levels in Montreal and enjoying the amazing connections I’ve made with the children this past year!”
Read on this summer!
Read on this summer!
Get moving this summer with these exciting book suggestions. These interactive children’s books will have you jumping, bouncing, and dancing with your little ones. Wiggles and giggles for all ages to enjoy!
Have fun!
New Partner!
CPE Brindami
Join us in welcoming our newest partner: CPE Brindami! Here is Stephanie with one of their educators at the installation of their minibiblio. Thank you for sharing the love of books with your little ones. Happy reading!
How Reading to Kids Nurtures Empathy ft. Asha Dixit
How Reading to Kids Nurtures Empathy ft. Asha Dixit Purposeful Empathy Hosted by Anita Nowak
Our ED, Asha Dixit, spoke with Anita Nowak about cultivating empathy in children by reading to them. She discusses the importance of the First 1000 days in a child’s development and how reading to children from Day 1 can foster Social-Emotional Literacy. Click on the photo to view the full episode.
Book of the month- August
The Day the Crayons Came Home by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers
Presenting our book of the month for August, “The Crayons came home” by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers. This is an amusing book that not only children will love but also the grown-ups! In this book, a bunch of Duncan’s lost and forgotten crayons write to him asking to be rounded up. Click on the link for fun activities to complement your reading.
