Family Literacy Day®

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Family Literacy Day was created in 1999 by ABC Life Literacy Canada to encourage families to read and learn together. Every year on January 27, thousands of Canadians take part in Family Literacy Day events and activities at schools, libraries, community centres, corporations and literacy organizations. Thanks to the more than 314,000 Canadians who took part in this year's events!

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Family Literacy Day was talked about all across Canada this year! Check out some of the media coverage.

What is Family Literacy?

Literacy is more than books. There are many ways to strengthen your literacy skills - all it takes is practicing for 15 minutes every day. Reading, writing, playing a game, following a recipe or even singing a song all help prepare children for challenges ahead and sharpen skills for adults. Download these fun activity ideas to practice your literacy skills all year round.

The Munsch at Home Contest

Thank you all the families that entered the Munsch at Home Contest for a chance to win a home visit from Robert Munsch. We received more than 500 great entries and were happy to see so many families practising literacy together! Congratulations to the Jordan family of Scarborough, Ontario, who received a private home visit from Robert Munsch in January, as well as a public reading at their school! Read the top 10 finalists' stories.

Honorary Chair: Robert Munsch

In 2003, Canada’s best-selling children's author Robert Munsch became the Honorary Chair of Family Literacy Day. With a passion for literacy, Munsch has been a great spokesperson for Family Literacy Day. Munsch is the author of more than 50 children's books, including The Paper Bag Princess, Thomas's Snowsuit and Love You Forever.

Promotional Materials

Download promotional posters, bookmarks, videos and more, all in support of Family Literacy Day.

Family Literacy Day Partners

Family Literacy Day would not be possible without the help of our generous supporters. Here you will find an extensive list of sponsors, partners and other supporters of Family Literacy Day and links to their websites.

Family Literacy Tips and Activities

Teen magazines, print ads, logos, banners and PSAs: all the tools you need to promote Family Literacy Day plus a planning guide to help you organize your own FLD event.

Sing for Literacy

This year’s Family Literacy Day theme is Sing for Literacy. We are encouraging groups across the country to participate by hosting or attending sing-alongs in their communities. It's also a great opportunity for Canadians to come together and raise much needed funds for literacy.