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The gift of reading

The gift of reading

The latest figures on literacy from Statistics Canada show that 42% of Canadians are semi-illiterate. The Gift of Reading®, a project of the Literacy Foundation, is tackling this problem at its very roots. By urging people to buy books for children from underprivileged neighbourhoods, the project promotes literacy and encourages young people to stay in school. It also has an impact on parents with weak reading skills. To find out how to participate and have your own impact on literacy, see How to participate | Literacy Foundation.