Raise A Reader

As a Mom and an educator, early literacy is very important to me.  Every year, I put myself behind Canada.com's Raise A Reader campaign.  This very important campaign aims to raise much needed funds for early literacy initatives and to create awareness of the importance of literacy in young people.  

I am so excited about literacy that I am kicking my campaign off early on Rogers Daytime.  During the September 19 show, I share tips and resources to help parents and caregivers raise their own readers.  

This year, Raise A Reader day falls on Wednesday, September 28

The premise behind Raise-a-Reader is simple: if children know how to read, it helps ensure their success as adults. The higher someone's literacy level, the more likely that person is to be employed and have a higher income. Plus as parents, aunts and uncles the world over know, a child discovering the joy of reading is one of life's great pleasures.

Throughout the week, I will be tweeting and posting literacy tips on my facebook page.  And, I will be celebrating literacy by giving away a book a day sponsored by Thyme and Again  on my facebok page (see sidebar for details).  

Visit the Raise a Reader site and make a donation today.