Candora Society Youth Literacy event (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
The Candora Society teamed up with 13 community organizations, local artists, and authors to celebrate Growing Roots: Nurturing Family Literacy to Northeast Edmonton hosted inside Tegler Youth Centre.
Rebecca Steinhubl, Director of Business Development at Candora Society spoke with CFWE on the event as youth and their families have a variety of activities such as arts and crafts, and taking books home.
Rebecca Steinhubl, Director of Business Development at Candora Society (Photo Credits – Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Steinhubl speaks on the vital importance of youth literacy, as reading goes a long way with child development and reading comprehension for early child development.
Free book giveaways donated by the Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast, Leston Holdings and Scholastic Canada helping families and youth to get a chance to take home their favorite book.
Rotary Club volunteer placing books for donation at the Candora Youth Literacy event (Photo Credits – Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Steinhubl is hopeful that youth and families can connect with the services and community organizations for support, along with sparking interest in literacy and writing.
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