Teaching Our Children to Read dives into the systemic, institutional, and sociocultural barriers experienced by Black children in Canada, and how these challenges limit their future education and employment opportunities. It aims to shed light on the issues that Black families and service providers face when teaching Black children to read, and to identify opportunities […]
By OmarSiddiqui
We are thrilled to share the Canadian Children’s Literacy Foundation’s 2025 Impact Report. Through connections with educators, policymakers, healthcare professionals, families, and partner organizations, we are continuing our efforts to make Canada the most literate nation in the world. We are grateful to our dedicated donors, partners, and staff, as well as the families we […]
By OmarSiddiqui
By Nicole
This landmark report explores what children need to begin developing foundational literacy skills by the time they enter kindergarten — and how Canada can build a system that ensures all children are on this path. Created in collaboration with the Social Research and Demonstration Corporation (SRDC), What Would It Take… provides leaders across sectors with […]
By Nicole
We are proud to share our 2024 Annual Impact Report. With the steadfast support of literacy champions across Canada, we continued our mission to empower every child to become a lifelong reader. This year, we made incredible strides, equipping adults with evidence-based tools and knowledge to foster children’s literacy, building stronger partnerships across sectors, and […]
By Nicole
By Nicole
By Nicole
On February 9, 2024, as part of the Government of Canada’s 2024 Pre-Budget Consultation process, we made a written submission on behalf of ourselves and 64 other organizations (available here).
By Nicole
We are delighted to present our annual Impact Report for 2023. With the help of literacy supporters across Canada, we continue to champion, connect, and develop initiatives that will enable Canada’s children to become the most literate in the world. We’re immensely proud of the milestones we were able to achieve this year as a […]
By Nicole