Family Literacy Day

Family Literacy = Adults + Children learning together

Family Literacy Day is a national awareness initiative created by ABC Life Literacy Canada in 1999 and held annually on January 27 to raise awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family.Taking time every day to read or do a learning activity with children is crucial to a child’s development. Even just 15 minutes a day can improve a child’s literacy skills dramatically, and can help a parent improve their skills as well. 

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Barbara Reid, award-winning Canadian author and illustrator, is named Honourary Chair of Family Literacy Day!

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Family Literacy Day Event Details

Who

Non-profit organizations from across Waterloo Region that support the concept of inter-generational literacy come together to run a fun, free family event that promotes inter-generational literacy.

Where and When

Family Literacy Day is celebrated in Waterloo Region at Conestoga Mall on the last Sunday in January.

What

An interactive event for all families to explore and enjoy literacy. 


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Why

​To raise awareness of the importance of reading and participating in other literacy activities as a family