Powell River Literacy Links (arranged alphabetically)

Babies Open New Doors

Breakwater Books

Career Link

Coles Bookstore

Community Adult Literacy & Learning (CALL)

Family Friendly Powell River

Powell River Association for Community Living (PRACL)

Powell River Employment Program (PREP) Society

Powell River Living Magazine

Powell River Peak newspaper

Powell River Public Library

Powell River Townsite Heritage Society

Powell River's Writers Conference

School District 47

Sliammon First Nation

Success by 6

Vancouver Island University (VIU)

BC Literacy Links

Literacy BC - provincial information about literacy - a guide to what is happening in BC.

ReadNow BC - a great site promoting literacy resources and programs for people in BC. There are activities, tools and resources for kids, youth, parents, teachers.

Literacy Builds Communities - promoting the concept that literacy is important in every aspect of community.

Other Links & Resources

First Nation Literacy - preserving literacy, preserving culture

SkratchTrack.com - a free online system for children, parents, teachers, librarians and other educators that encourages literacy, inspires kids to read more, informs their parents or teachers with useful information, and strengthens the family bond.

Reading is Fundamental - A U.S. site that promotes the importance of early reading - some great articles on reading aloud, literacy-rich environments, motivating kids to read and more...

Children's Book Council - a website all about great books for children!