By OmarSiddiqui
What would it take for every child in Canada to be learning foundational literacy skills by the age of five? That’s the question at the heart of our new report, What Would It Take…. This landmark report explores what children need to begin developing foundational literacy skills by the time they enter kindergarten — and how Canada […]
By OmarSiddiqui
The Board of Canadian Children’s Literacy Foundation today announces a new appointment. Ariel Siller, our longtime CEO, is leaving to pursue an exciting next chapter in her career and Sommer Wedlock has been appointed as the Foundation’s new CEO. On behalf of the Board, we want to thank Ariel for her unwavering commitment, inspiring leadership, […]
By OmarSiddiqui
Project aims to understand and share the needs and experiences of Black families living in urban areas of Canada who want to help their children’s reading journeys. August 9, 2023 – TORONTO – The Reading Partnership (TRP) and the Canadian Children’s Literacy Foundation (CCLF) have undertaken a research project to understand the experiences of Black families […]
By OmarSiddiqui
By OmarSiddiqui
TORONTO, March 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Today, The Canadian Children’s Literacy Foundation launched Lost & Found: A Digital Exhibit of Kids’ Pandemic Stories, a public online gallery featuring a selection of stories from the 5,000 children across Canada participating in Lost & Found story-making workshops. The exhibition features curated stories of children, told through drawing, […]
By OmarSiddiqui
TORONTO, March 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – The Canadian Children’s Literacy Foundation is launching an online public gallery featuring stories and art by children from across Canada about their pandemic experiences. Retired astronaut and children’s author, Col. Chris Hadfield will share his love of reading and thoughts on its impact with Scarborough families and invited […]
By OmarSiddiqui
Toronto , Aug 21, 2022 – CCLF is thrilled and delighted that Dr. Alika LaFontaine will lead the CMA in 2022-2023 as its first ever Indigenous president. We offer our heartfelt congratulations to Alika. As a CCLF board member and literacy champion, he exemplifies many of our organization’s core values: Alika amplifies unheard voices, helps people […]
By OmarSiddiqui
By OmarSiddiqui
We are delighted to welcome our newest Board members, Deepak Kaura and Konata T. Lake, who bring a wealth of experience in leadership and innovation in their respective fields. Dr. Kaura and Mr. Lake join the dedicated change-makers on our current Board of Directors at a pivotal moment in our organization’s history, as we expand […]
By OmarSiddiqui
For families with little ones who are patients of Sterling Lyon Pediatrics or Manitoba Clinic, some visits to the doctor now include a conversation about literacy – and a children’s book to take home. These Winnipeg clinics have recently joined the Canadian Children’s Literacy Foundation’s new Early Words/Premiers mots program. “We are passionate about literacy,” said Dr. […]