Calgary Reads
105, 105 12 Avenue SE T2G 1A1 Calgary, AB, Canada

Does your child have a fear of the dark? Do they love shadow play? Soothe your little one’s nighttime fears & have some flashlight fun with this curated collection of charming books that reveals there is magic in the darkness. Your dark collection includes: a reading flashlight... three hand-picked ‘dark’ themed books a Whoo’s There activity book Use the flashlight to cast shadows on your wall as you read through this tale of nocturnal animals. It’s the perfect way to help children overcome fears of the dark. Get your dark collection while these are in stock! Three-book collections are $65 and we also have a two-book collection for $50. Choose free pick-up at Little Red Reading House in #Inglewood or let us ship it to you so they can open an exciting surprise! Shop now: https://www.littleredreading.house//the-dark-collection-3/ #thedark #readingwithflashlights #readingthedark #shadowmaking #readingfun #whoosthere

We love creating special reading places! Did you know we've created spaces that nurture a love of reading and bring families together at CUPS Calgary, Families Matter, Children's Cottage Society, Discovery House Family Violence Prevention Society & Richmond School? We believe when children have fun, safe reading spaces, their very own books & strong reading models, they can fall in love with reading & see themselves as readers! #bookbybook #yycagencies #communitypartners #yycfamilies

How seeing our mouths and expressions helps children learn language and emotions, and how you can help the little ones in your world right now... https://www.cbc.ca//children-masks-language-speech-faces-1

Make sure to check out SideNote Theatre’s final Read Along this weekend!

A wonderful family read-a-long experience with our friends at SideNote Theatre--but only for a few more days so don't miss it!

The #FLD2021 theme is Travel the world together. Look at this amazing Family Literacy Day activity book! It's perfect for armchair travelling with the whole family. Find more activities and resources at www.FamilyLiteracyDay.ca #FamilyLiteracyDay ABC Life Literacy Canada

Happy Family Literacy Day everyone! What is your family reading together tonight? Reading together as a family brings so many benefits for both adults and children, including calm and connection, which is especially helpful in these times. It's also one of the most important ways we can help set up young readers for success in school and in life. Children spend five times as much time outside the classroom as they do in school, so parents and caregivers need the tools t...o support their learning (The Read-Aloud Handbook, Jim Trelease, 2006). We hope you all enjoy the magic of #familyreading today and every day of the year! #FLD2021 #FamilyLiteracyDay #familyreadalouds #familieswhoread #yycfamilies #yycmoms #yycdads #yycgrandparents See more

Look at these fun bookmarks from ABC Life Literacy Canada to help your family 'travel the world together' this #FamilyLiteracyDay! Find these and other activities at www.FamilyLiteracyDay.ca #FLD2021 ABC Life Literacy Canada

#NationalChildsDay is coming up Friday Nov. 20 and National Child Day #yyc has shared a wonderful list of children's books about their rights and the issues they face. Which ones have you read? Tell us why you like them!! #nationalchildsdayalberta #nationalchildsdayyyc #childrensrights

If you have new or pre-loved *adult* books looking for a new home, we would love to receive them to fill community hampers & the shelves at our reads.ink pop-up bookstore in #BankersHall! We are seeking donations of: adult fiction bestsellers and new releases adult nonfiction bestsellers and new releases... The reads.ink shop helps us generate important funds for our programs and these books will also help our partners who are packing some wonderful Christmas hampers for families! When you are ready to donate, please drop off small bags of books at Bankers Hall (third floor, inside A Dose of Happiness), the Calgary Reads office (Kahanoff Centre; 105, 105 12 Avenue SE), or the porch of The Little Red Reading House porch (email [email protected] for the address). Thank you so very much for your support!! #bookdonations #magicofreading #literacyadvocate #literacymatters #yycgives #yycreaders #CalgaryReads See more

"Learning how to read is not as important as saving lives, or is it?" --Steacy Pinney, our CEO, on how children's fundamental right to literacy has been impacted, and what we can all do to help via Calgary Herald. #LiteracyMatters #EnoughforAll #YYCfamilies #calgaryreads #ReadingMatters #ChildrenNeedReading

Did you know 25% of children grow up in a home without books 27% start school with literacy and developmental vulnerabilities 40% lack the literacy needed by age 15 to enjoy lifelong benefits Now, more than ever, children need us. ... By getting books into homes, inspiring strong reading role models and creating spaces that nurture a love of reading, we are building a thriving community and putting children on a path to success. #magicofreading #calgaryreads #yycreads #readingtogether #childrensliteracy See more

This is a wonderful opportunity via Calgary Public Library Foundation for families to nurture a love of reading and set their little ones up for success. We have always been huge proponents of the power of book ownership. A worthy cause indeed!! #yycgiving #yycfamilies #yycreads #calgaryreads

This is one amazing auction if you are looking for something special for the one who has everything!! We are overjoyed to be among the recipients of proceeds!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Canadian Energy Executive Association CEEA!! #yycgiving #magicofreading #thankyoucalgary