What the HEALTH! A Literacy and Health Resource for Youth.
Canadian Public Health Association, National Literacy and Health Program. 2000.

Developed for use by health providers, youth workers and literacy practitioners, What the HEALTH! contains stories, discussion questions, and information on topics such as safe sex, self-esteem, drug abuse, drinking, smoking, prejudice, safe environments, homelessness and healthy eating.

The book can be used by people who teach, guide and support young people in a wide range of environments — literacy programs, schools, youth agencies, community services and health care settings. It is designed as a guide for youth to explore their attitudes and experiences, exchange ideas, and increase their knowledge. Through stories, questions, exercises, and health information, all written in clear language, the book works as a tool to help young people, whatever their literacy skill level, make decisions about important choices affecting their health. If you work with youth and care about their health, this resource has something to offer you.

A Brutal Way of Learning -Does it have to be?
By Dan Haley and Jane Davidson. Preface by Kathy Neill, Executive Director, Literacy Ontario Central South

The following is excerpted from the press release from the publishers of this book:

“In this newly released book, adult learner and recovering alcoholic Dan joins with journalist Jane Davidson to show the huge obstacles that low-literate adults in Canada face in their daily lives. With Haley’s compelling life story and Davidson’s relentless analysis of the issues, the two show that literacy costs everyone."

You can borrow our copy from Literacy BC or order from:
Davidson Communications, 183 Algonquin Boulevard, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 6N1. Phone: 705-749-2095. Fax: 705-749-2908. E-mail: seejanerun@home.net
Web: www.seejanerun.net Price is $19.95 plus shipping/ handling and applicable tax.