Family Literacy Fun!
Family Literacy begins at home, with reading aloud, sharing a love of reading, and building it into fun activities (did you see Scott's great ideas?) – but it can make for some pretty great family outings, as well. This weekend, for example, libraries across the city are gearing up for programmes in celebration of Family Literacy Day. From sing-alongs to board games, puppet shows to scavenger hunts, there are great time to be had in your neighbourhood. Take a look at the complete listings here!
There are more events going on around town, as well, including day at the Ontario Science Centre hosted by OwlKids and ABC Life Literacy Canada that features visits from Robert Munsch, Barbara Reid, Wayson Choy, and a pack of other guests.This sounds like an amazing afternoon for anyone who loves kids lit!
But! It doesn't have to end once this weekend is over, because there are plenty of fun, literacy-themed events going on in this great city of readers. There is one in particular that I am super excited about, because the starring guest? Amazing.
This year is, believe it or not, the fifth anniversary of Totsapalooza, a great event built around kids by Small Print Toronto. This event brings together music, books, and lots of fun for kids aged 2 to 8, and the guest lineup this year is bound to make for a good time. Kevin Sylvester, artist and author of the Neil Flambe books, and posessor of a wonerful sense of humour! Don Kerr playing music! Tween rap poets Rhyme Stew Crew, as well as their mentors! And last but most definitely not least? Readings and a crafting afternoon led by one of my favourite picture books author/illsutrators, Oliver Jeffers! Yes, Oliver Jeffers. WOW.
What a way to make literacy part of your family fun!
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