New Partner
New Partner, Association Cigogne
We are pleased to announce our newest partner, Association Cigogne. Thank you for encouraging the joy of reading to children!
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Book of the month- June 2021
Book of the Month – June
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
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.
Volunteer of the Month – June 2021
Volunteer of the Month – June
Wilder Sanchez
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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Intergenerational week
Intergenerational week
To wrap up this intergenerational week on a high note, here is a book suggestion that you can read with your children!
Asian Heritage Month
Asian Heritage Month
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!
Book Recommendations
Please click on the image to view a list of books that promote diversity and inclusion recommended by the Executive Director, Asha Dixit.
Volunteer of the Month – May 2021
Volunteer of the Month – May
Caroline Alince
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.”
Volunteer of the Month – April 2021
Volunteer of the Month – April
Lydie Angèle
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.”
Volunteer of the Month – March 2021
Volunteer of the Month – March
Kevin Farinaro
We are delighted to announce our volunteer of the month for March 2021: Kevin! Here’s a message from him: “This is awesome and I want to thank you all for giving me the opportunity. My experience so far has been even better then imagined due to the wonderful team that has. Even with a busy schedule, I love giving some of my time to help an organization that gives back to kids. The team is well structured and good to communicate their needs and adapt them to my schedule which makes a perfect fit to my current situation”
Volunteer of the Month – February 2021
Volunteer of the Month – February
Richard Dufault
We are delighted to announce our volunteer of the month for February 2021: Richard! Here’s a message from him: “My name is Richard Dufault. I have worked as a family counselor and more particularly with the little ones in reading. Working with little ones, contributing to their well-being, and their education gives me a lot of pleasure. has been offering me this pleasure from a few months now. Whether through storytelling online or face-to-face, I really like to offer children the opportunity to learn to read and, when possible, to get them moving with simple psychomotor activities. Looking forward to collaborating in child development with and Fraser Hickson.”
