Expand your definition of literacy beyond reading and writing and think about the role of learning in your life – as a worker, as a parent and as a citizen.
Think of your favourite activity and how it brings various literacy skills to life.
On September 8, take the International Literacy Day challenge to bring literacy to life in your home – in your community.
Learn a new recipe.
Add to a blog, Facebook, Twitter or other social media.
Sign up for a community course.
Update your resume.
September 8 is International Literacy Day. Are you up for the challenge?
Tell us how you are bringing literacy to life on International Literacy Day (or any day!)We would like to thank our partners in this initiative:
ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation, Frontier College and Movement for Canadian Literacy.
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August 24, 2009 at 4:20 pm
Many International Literacy Day events are happening across the province and country in addition to this International Literacy Day Challenge and public awareness campaign.
In Chatham, guest Author/Presenters Bryan & Shannon Prince will be on hand to conduct a free reading for Adults from Bryan’s novel entitled “A Shadow On The Household.”
At the Rideau Canal Museum in Smiths Falls, a series of videos will be launched that highlight local organizations that offer programs and services in literacy and essential skills upgrading, and employment resources.
For events across Ontario, visit http://www.on.literacy.ca/
For events across Canada, visit http://events.nald.ca/
August 24, 2009 at 4:32 pm
Check out Bloggers Unite and their International Literacy Day spread.
http://www.bloggersunite.org/event/international-literacy-day
September 4, 2009 at 2:40 am
My first day of classes at university falls on International Literacy Day. Certainly makes me think of how important literacy has been and continues to be in my life. University students everywhere should keep this is mind. We should not take literacy or the doors it has opened for us for granted!
September 8, 2009 at 1:53 pm
Check out the International Literacy Day Challange on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM9JQ_13wXk&feature=channel_page