Pine Grove Learning Commons Presents…
The Ontario Library Association’s Forest of Reading Program
A Literacy Initiative
The Ontario Library Association’s Forest of Reading Program
A Literacy Initiative
What is the Forest of Reading?
The Forest of Reading is a library program in which books written and illustrated by Canadians are read by or to students. Students then participate in a province-wide event by voting for their favourite book in April 2016. Based on the voting results, the author and illustrator are honoured with the award.
This library program is open to all students at
Pine Grove. Students are required to read the appropriate number of books
in their age group. Once the books are read, students are asked to
complete activities related to their reading and vote for the book they decide
is the most appealing for their age group. Students who successfully complete
the program will receive a certificate from the Ontario Library
Association. Students who wish to participate in the program are asked to
see Mrs. Meleca in the Pine Grove Learning Commons.
Blue Spruce Award (Kindergarten to
Grade Two)
• 10 books are read to the students in order for them to vote in April 2016
• a great introduction to the world of picture books by Canadian authors – each child is rewarded by being part of a province wide voting event; it is a very exciting time for all students
Silver Birch Express Award (Grade Three and Four)
Silver Birch Fiction/Non-Fiction Award (Grade Five and Six)
• 5 books in either the fiction or non-fiction category must be read by the students in order to vote in April 2016
• provides Canadian authors with insight into young people’s reading preferences and gives students proud ownership of their vote for their favourite book
• 10 books are read to the students in order for them to vote in April 2016
• a great introduction to the world of picture books by Canadian authors – each child is rewarded by being part of a province wide voting event; it is a very exciting time for all students
Silver Birch Express Award (Grade Three and Four)
Silver Birch Fiction/Non-Fiction Award (Grade Five and Six)
• 5 books in either the fiction or non-fiction category must be read by the students in order to vote in April 2016
• provides Canadian authors with insight into young people’s reading preferences and gives students proud ownership of their vote for their favourite book
Red Maple Fiction Award (Grade Seven and Eight)
• 5 books in
the fiction category must be read by the students in order to vote in April 2016
• encourages students to choose good quality Canadian literature and authors, and exposes students to a variety of book genres
For more information about the Forest of Reading program please contact Mrs. Meleca or go to the following link www.accessola.com
• encourages students to choose good quality Canadian literature and authors, and exposes students to a variety of book genres
For more information about the Forest of Reading program please contact Mrs. Meleca or go to the following link www.accessola.com
