Each year, we award $1.5 million in Literacy Fund grants to a select number of high-needs elementary schools across the country.
I will always remember the “wows” from the students when their classroom libraries were filled with new Indigo books. For many of the students without personal books at home, opening the pages of these brand-new books was like a celebration! It was so rewarding. There were smiles all around!
Teacher-Librarian at John Diefenbaker Public School
The grant has made a huge impact on literacy at our school, allowing us to buy resources to meet the needs of the new curriculum. The funds are also helping us develop our eLibrary, to support our students becoming digitally literate in today's fast changing world.
Principal at Strathcona Elementary
Being able to provide our students with a wide variety of rich texts has been a wonderful gift. Seeing our school come together with a common excitement about our new books has been enriching to all of us. Thank you for investing in our children and their future!
Learning Resource Teacher at Parkdale School (Hamilton)
Our library has been rejuvenated! I love to be able to tell students and teachers, “yes, we have that book/series” or “yes, we can get that book for you!” The grant has brought a new energy to our school, which has resulted in an increased interest in reading among the students.
Librarian at École Opasquia School