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A story walk at the Gateway Mall invites families to explore the pages of an alphabet book enlarged and pasted throughout the shopping centre. Kara Thorpe, family literacy co-ordinator for the P.A. Literacy Network, says she hopes it provides families with an opportunity to learn and bond together. “We want something fun and light in this time,” she told paNOW, explaining walking the mall and reading a book is a great “outing” for a cold day during the pandemic. “We want to celebrate being a family.” The walk, which was set up on Saturday, is one of several events taking place across the country to mark Family Literacy Day, Wednesday. ....
United Way Regina introducing literacy initiatives for school children this year By Moises Canales Jan 27, 2021 1:12 PM United Way Regina is taking part in a number of initiatives over the next year to help early childhood literacy rates in the city. Amanda Lanoway, director of engagement with United Way Regina, said the city has partnered with the Campaign for Grade Level Reading Network (CGLR) in order to provide access to literacy supports for schools and community organizations. “Education is foundational to preventing poverty, violence and crime; learning how to read is a critical piece of this education puzzle. The CGLR focuses on one factor which predicts school success better than all others: Grade 3 reading,” reads a statement by United Way Regina on the newly announced project. ....