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Literacy Connects Us!

September is Literacy Month in British Columbia!

Each September, Decoda leads a province-wide awareness and fundraising campaign to celebrate Literacy Month. The campaign highlights the importance of literacy and raises funds to support community-based literacy programs like Books for Breakfast, Little Free Libraries & Community Storywalks.

Take part in Literacy Month by:

joining activities in your community
learning more about how literacy affects us all Literacy Matters Fact Sheet
taking part in our Team Trivia Challenge
entering the Literacy Connects Us Word Cloud Contest
watching videos on how literacy connects

Welcome to the South Island Literacy website, a place where you can find information about local literacy programs, resources & support.

Books for Breakfast

The Books for Breakfast program was started in 2007 by a dedicated Colwood pre-school teacher and a wonderful team of volunteers. This program has experienced great success since it began in Colwood, and now has been adapted to serve families in Victoria and on the Saanich Peninsula. Books for Breakfast program and hosts a…

Westshore Family Learning Tour

Learning is everywhere, learning is life. Non-formal and informal learning emphasize the integration of learning and living“ in various contexts across family, community and work settings. Learning can happen anywhere and this event will showcase a variety of different activities and learning opportunities that families can experience together. Please note that due to covid restrictions…

Summer Storywalks -on the Peninsula

Join us once again for three fantastic Storywalks this summer! Head Outside & Read EventEnjoy the morning at Pioneer Park with your family while strolling through the park and reading the self-guided Storywalk The crocodile who didn’t like water, by Gemma Merino. The Peninsula 1000 x 5 Book Recycling Project will be there to hand…