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PERFORMERS LITERACY [1 record]

Record 1 1997-10-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Education
OBS

This organization established in Toronto, Ontario, is a registered charity fostering the development of a reading culture in Canada. The goal of Performers For Literacy (PFL) is to encourage families to read by glamorizing reading and making it fun. The organization use national media stars, local celebrities, and community role models to promote events and activities which illustrate, in an entertaining way, the value of reading to children.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Pédagogie
OBS

Cet organisme établi à Toronto (Ontario) est un organisme de charité inscrit qui encourage les habitudes de la lecture dans notre société. Son but est de faire l'éloge de la lecture auprès des jeunes et de leurs familles en la rendant amusante. Les Magiciens des Mots (MM) sollicite la participation de vedettes connues aux événements centrés sur la lecture. Au cours de ces spectacles, les interprètes illustrent, avec exemples, les bienfaits de faire la lecture aux enfants. Les Magiciens des Mots est le seul organisme national de prévention contre l'analphabétisme au Canada.

Spanish

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