Get ready to blast off with the 2024 TD Summer Reading Club!
GATINEAU, QC, June 20,
2024 /CNW/ - Today, we are proud to announce the
official launch of the 2024 TD Summer Reading Club. This year's
edition marks the 20th anniversary of the program being
offered across Canada. The TD
Summer Reading Club is a bilingual summer reading program for kids
of all ages, interests, and abilities. Co-created and delivered by
over 2,200 libraries across Canada, this free national program is
developed by the Toronto Public Library in partnership with Library
and Archives Canada. Sponsorship is provided by TD Bank Group.
The TD Summer Reading Club will be hosting two launch events
filled with fun activities for kids from grades one to four. At
Garden River First Nation's, kids will have the opportunity to
stroll through the StoryWalk® and participate in a
workshop with children's author and illustrator Kevin Sylvester. At Westmount Public Library,
former astronaut, Marc Garneau will
lead the children through a StoryWalk®. They can
experience a planetarium adventure and participate in a workshop
with the club's 2024 illustrator Audrey
Malo.
Check out the Club's new website for kids where they can
interact, comment on each other's posts and create a community of
readers. The parents and library staff websites will be launched
later this summer. The staff website will feature an updated
library registration and material orders process, as well as real
time participation data.
About TD Summer Reading
Club
The Club helps connect families with books and builds confidence
in reading through the delivery of free incentives and fun,
accessible library activities. All summer long across Canada, libraries aim to inspire a sense of
adventure and wonder, nurture children's imaginations and celebrate
their accomplishments.
About Library and Archives
Canada
The mandate of Library and Archives Canada is to acquire,
preserve and make accessible the documentary heritage of
Canada for the benefit of present
and future generations, and to be a source of enduring knowledge
accessible to all, contributing to the cultural, social and
economic advancement of Canada.
Library and Archives Canada also facilitates cooperation among
communities involved in the acquisition, preservation and diffusion
of knowledge, and serves as the continuing memory of the Government
of Canada and its
institutions.
About Toronto Public
Library
Toronto Public Library is the world's busiest urban public
library system, with more than 46 million annual visits to their
branches and online. The Library empowers Torontonians to thrive in
the digital age and knowledge economy through easy access to
technology, lifelong learning, and diverse cultural and leisure
experiences, where, when and how their customers need them.
Quotes
"How wonderful it is to witness the curiosity of a young mind as
they explore the imaginative world of books and discover exciting
new Canadian authors, illustrators and stories. At LAC, we're
committed to collecting and preserving Canada's literary heritage, ensuring it
remains accessible to all. For two decades now, we've proudly
contributed to this program that not only cherishes books and
reading but also nurtures a love for lifelong learning."
—Leslie Weir, Librarian and Archivist of Canada
"For twenty years, the TD Summer Reading Club has connected
children across Canada with books
to help motivate a love of reading. Featuring unique stories from
talented Canadian authors and illustrators, we want to help promote
storylines where children can see themselves reflected in our
country's diversity while keeping them engaged in reading all
summer long. That's why we are proud to continue supporting
programs that provide access to early learning opportunities to
help open doors for children's futures."
—Alicia Rose, AVP, Social Impact, TD Bank
"The TD Summer Reading Club has been a wonderful program to keep
children reading, build their confidence and nurture a lifelong
love of reading. As developers of the program, all of us at Toronto
Public Library are proud to see the TD Summer Reading Club continue
to thrive and enrich the lives of children and families across the
country."
—Vickey Bowles, City Librarian
Quick Facts
The TD Summer Reading Club works closely with Centre for
Equitable Library Access and Canadian National Institute for the
Blind to make all aspects of the program accessible for kids with
different abilities.
The 800 Storywalk® across Canada will include a QR code for accessible
recording and braille overlays.
A total of 684,765 children participated in the TD Summer
Reading Club in 2023.
Associated Links
TD Summer Reading Club 2024
TD Summer Reading Club 2024 – launch videos
Library and Archives Canada
Toronto Public Library
SOURCE Library and Archives Canada