Forest of Reading
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There are so many amazing authors nominated for the 2021 White Pine program! Who will you be cheering on? Make sure your calendar reminder is on! CBC Books and Curio CBC will stream the Forest of Reading Awards online on May 18. Learn more about the nominees: https://bit.ly/2SfIJaY

Congratulations to the 2020 Governor General's Award Finalists! We see lots of past and current Forest of Reading nominees and titles on these lists!

Blue Spruce Read-Aloud #2! Next up is Boxitects read by author and illustrator Kim Smith. Current registrants, watch the videos at forestofreading.com. Not a registrant? Register today at https://sforce.co/3n9VFKf

Today's White Pine author to tackle the 44 rapid questions is the amazing Abdi Nazemian (Like a Love Story)! He'll let us know his favourite character, how long it takes to write a book and his favourite movie! Get access to this virtual visit and so many more: https://sforce.co/3n9VFKf

Readers across the country will celebrate the Forest of Reading Awards online with CBC Books. The English awards will be given out on May 18 and 19 and the French awards on May 20, as voted on by the readers themselves. Who will win? Learn more: https://bit.ly/3gOCdCn

We are so excited about the 2021 Forest of Reading nominated lists! Make sure you register for the program to gain access to all the fun activities here: https://buff.ly/34jldvW. You can also check out the lists here: http://bit.ly/ForestNominees2021

We just wanted to give a shout-out and thank you to Mississauga Library, Hamilton Public Library, Caledon Public Library, and Trent Hills Public Library for participating in the Forest of Reading in a big way! Is your public library getting involved? Get in touch with Meredith Tutching at [email protected] to learn how! You can also learn more about the Forest at https://accessola.com/forest/

Want to get involved with the Forest of Reading? Light Reads, Great Stories committee is looking for readers to help select their list for Fall 2021. It's a curated list, selected by library professionals to help libraries, literacy centres, and schools put curated titles on their shelves for adults. Apply today: https://buff.ly/2IS0d8I

The Canadian Children's Book Centre just announced the touring creators for Canadian Children’s Book Week: Readers Take Flight! Click the link below to read the full press release.

We just wanted to give a BIG shout-out and thank you to all the school boards who have registered their schools for the Forest of Reading! Has your school board registered? Get in touch with Meredith Tutching at [email protected] to learn how! You can also learn more about the Forest at https://accessola.com/forest/

The Forest of Reading team is busy preparing the resource website for the new program year! Make sure to register for access to all the goodies to run your program, whether in the classroom, in the library, or at home. Register here: https://buff.ly/34jldvW 2021 Nomination List: http://bit.ly/ForestNominees2021

We love seeing the creativity of so many past #ForestofReading nominees and winners!

We're super excited to announce the next I Read Canadian Day is February 17, 2021! Mark your calendars and start setting aside the books you're going to read

It’s First Nations Public Library Week! How will you be celebrating? Show us with the hashtag #FNPLW. There is something for everyone and you can access the video recordings whenever you like! You can also find ideas and activities here: https://buff.ly/2EMeRg1

On October 15, the 2021 school-aged nominated lists will be revealed. This year’s nominee lists are jam-packed with charismatic characters, fantastical feats, wacky worlds (including our own!), and so many tremendous tales! Register for the Forest here: https://buff.ly/3mvb8nU

This week marks the 20 years since the start of First Nations Public Library Week. It may look a little different this year but it will still be just as amazing. There are so many things to do for all ages! Show us how you will be celebrating with the hashtag #FNPLW. Check out the week full of online programming and videos at https://buff.ly/2EMeRg1

It’s time to get excited! The beginning of October means it’s almost time to announce our 2021 school-aged nominated lists. October 15, you’ll find out what books you’ll be reading (and loving!) this year! Register here: https://buff.ly/3mvb8nU

Registration for the 2021 Forest of Reading program is NOW OPEN! Register your school, library, or home for one fee and get access to all 10 programs! Register now: http://bit.ly/Forest2021Reg

Evergreen Voting closes today! Help select the winner and celebrate excellent Canadian literature. Get your votes in today through the Forest of Reading website here: https://buff.ly/3k3iw7X

Orange Shirt Day started as a way to raise awareness about the inter-generational impacts of Residential Schools in Canada. Learn more about #OrangeShirtDay and how you can get involved here: http://orangeshirtday.org #EveryChildMatters

Reminder registration opens THIS THURSDAY and the 2021 nominated lists will be announced October 15. We’re just putting the final touches on this year’s program! This year will look very different for everyone and no matter where you are reading this year, the Forest of Reading is there with you - in the classroom, in the library, or at home.

Help select the 2020 Evergreen Award Winner and celebrate excellent Canadian literature. Voting is open until September 30. Hurry, get your votes in! Votes can be submitted through the Forest of Reading website here: https://buff.ly/3k3iw7X

Check out Canadian School Libraries Statement on the Role of School Libraries During the Pandemic.

It was just announced that the 2020 CCBC Book Awards celebration will be completely virtual. It is great seeing our I Read Canadian and Festival partners and Festival partners teaming up!

The Forest of Reading is busy preparing for the new program year, and keeping the love of reading alive and exciting in Canada. This year will look very different for everyone and no matter where you are reading this year, the Forest of Reading is there with you - in the classroom, in the library, or at home. Registration opens October 1 and the 2021 nominated lists will be announced October 15.