I Read Canadian Day promotes Canadian literature

Homegrown literature for young readers is being promoted with I Read Canadian Day, with schools, libraries, daycares and families invited to make a pledge to read or listen to a Canadian book for 15 minutes on Wednesday.

There are also two free virtual presentations featuring Canadian authors and illustrators, including Michael Martchenko, Ruth Ohi, Debbie Ridpath Ohi, Kenneth Oppel, Teresa Toten, David Alexander Robertson and more.

The livestreamed events take place from 11 a.m. to noon for kindergarten to Grade 4 students, and 1 to 2 p.m. for grades 5 to 10.

See ireadcanadian.com/day to sign up and to access free resources.

In a news release, organizers say Canadian reading can be promoted year-round by buying or borrowing Canadian books, sharing information about I Read Canadian Day and tagging #IReadCanadian in social media posts. “It’s a Canada-wide party and everyone is invited,” they said.

I Read Canadian Day is made possible through the partnership of Canadian School Libraries, the Canadian Children’s Book Centre, the Canadian Society of Children’s Authors Illustrators and Performers, the Ontario Library Association and the Forest of Reading.

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