Growing a Reader: Kids' Books, Tips and More

Hello educators! Thank you for helping us tell families about Summer Wonder at Toronto Public Library (TPL). Below you’ll find a set of resources which you’re welcome to use on your websites, blogs, newsletters, social media and more to promote everything the library is offering this summer for children and families. For free!

In case you hadn’t already heard, we’re thrilled to tell you that TPL has permanently ended late fines for everyone, removing a barrier to access and making the library more welcoming to all Torontonians. Learn more at tpl.ca/finefree.

Sample Blog Post

Please feel free to use this ready-to-go article on your blog or newsletter. You’re also welcome to use parts of it to help develop your own post or article about Summer Wonder at TPL, the importance of summer learning, or ways to keep busy in the summer catered especially for your students and their families.

Social Media Messages

Summer Wonder @torontolibrary is a free set of in-person and online programs for kids that encourages wonder, creativity and discovery: tpl.ca/summerwonder #SummerWonder

There is always something happening for kids at @torontolibrary during the summer: tpl.ca/summerwonder #SummerWonder

From reading club to author talks, @torontolibrary has it all to keep your kids active and busy this summer: tpl.ca/summerwonder #SummerWonder

Visit tpl.ca/summerwonder to discover fun learning programs in-person and online for your kids this summer. From STEM programs, Wonder Workshops to reading and everything in between at Toronto Public Library! #SummerWonder

TD Summer Reading Club @torontolibrary makes reading fun! Kids can read whatever they’d like, then earn badges to build their log book. Learn more: tpl.ca/readingclub #TDSRC @TDSRC_CLETD

Hashtags

#TPLSummerWonder
#TDSRC

Social Media Handles

Twitter: @torontolibrary, @TDSRC_CLETD

Instagram: @torontolibrary, @TDSRC_CLETD

Facebook: @torontopubliclibrary,  TDSRC.CLETD

YouTube: @torontopubliclibrary

Helpful Links

Summer Wonder at Toronto Public Library (includes program listings): www.tpl.ca/summerwonder

TD Summer Reading Club at Toronto Public Library: www.tpl.ca/readingclub

TD Summer Reading Club Paren't FAQ: www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/reading-club/paren't-faq.jsp

National TD Summer Reading Club (English): www.tdsummerreadingclub.ca 

National TD Summer Reading Club (French): www.clubdelecturetd.ca/

TD Summer Reading Club Top Recommended Reads (English & French) www.tdsummerreadingclub.ca/paren'ts/recommended-reads

Resources

Making Summer Count (PDF) by The Wallace Foundation: http://www.wallacefoundation.org/knowledge-center/Documents/Making-Summer-Count-How-Summer-Programs-Can-Boost-Childrens-Learning.pdf

Lasting Consequences of the Summer Learning Gap (PDF) by American Sociological Review: http://www.ewa.org/sites/main/files/file-attachments/summer_learning_gap-2.pdf

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TD Summer Reading Club 2023 Illustrations by Nahid Kazemi:

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If you’d like to learn more about Summer Wonder at Toronto Public Library, please contact:

Sumaiya Ahmed
Communications Officer, Toronto Public Library
sahmed@tpl.ca

To learn more about TD Summer Reading Club at Toronto Public Library, please contact:

Melanie Boatswain-Watson
Communications Officer, Toronto Public Library
mboatswain-watson@tpl.ca