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All of us know that sometimes reading is hard work, but it is also great fun. What better way to encourage our young people to read than to develop a publication that leads to a selection of books they will really enjoy. This project is an important element in our promotion of family literacy skills, and the National Library of Canada has made a special effort to encourage children, their parents and teachers to exercise those skills by reading together and sharing knowledge and laughter along the way. Read Up On It offers a variety of ideas for activities that we can use to add humour to a process that will continue for a lifetime. There is nothing more important than to create the foundation for a love of reading and an openness to the learning process at the earliest opportunity, as soon as a tiny child can turn a page and recognize a picture or a word in those very first books. Since I was a little girl, I have always regarded reading as a precious gift. It truly is fun, and I want to thank the National Library for offering this opportunity to show children that good books can become their best friends. Senator Joyce Fairbairn, P.C.
The Canadian Library Association knows reading is important for individuals, for families and for Canada’s future. We are committed to bringing the enjoyment of books and the fun of reading to Canadians. The Read Up On It program’s playful theme of humour will make light work of acquiring literacy skills by presenting the best of Canadian literature for children and young adults. CLA joins the National Library of Canada, the National Literacy Secretariat of Human Resources Canada, Canada Post and ASTED in supporting this exciting program. Lorraine McQueen, President, CLA
This year's theme is "humour". We believe that reading offers a wonderful gateway to culture and discoveries. But it is more than that; it is also a source of enjoyment and amusement. The motive for the 1999 edition of the Read Up On It program is as intriguing as a playful wink… On the occasion of this, the 11th edition of Read Up On It, ASTED wishes to commend the efforts of the different partners associated with the project, and would especially like to acknowledge those organizations dedicated to the development of the Canadian cultural community. We hope that the wealth of information offered by this program reaps many hours of reading pleasure and laughter! Carole Urbain ![]() ![]() ![]() Copyright. The National Library of Canada. (Revised: 1999-9-8). |