FYI:
Current Literacy Information & Resources
Fall 2008

FYI highlights information and resources that may be of interest to practitioners, researchers, policy makers and administrators in the literacy field in British Columbia. FYI is compiled by library staff based on the reports and journals we receive at the library, email notices, Web sites and other current awareness services. It is sent out quarterly with Literacy BC’s E-Bulletin and posted on the Literacy BC Web site under “Publications” at www.literacy.bc.ca Thank you for forwarding to us information you would like to see in the next FYI.

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Aboriginal Literacy

Free Book Campaign for Aboriginal Families
The BC Association of Aboriginal Family Centres (BCAAFC) recently announced their new FREE BOOK campaign. The BCAAFC will mail relevant and meaningful books out each month to registered Aboriginal Family Literacy participants across the province. For more information and to register for this amazing opportunity, contact BCAAFC at http://www.bcaafc.com/.

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Staying in School Comic Book
Level Up is the latest comic book from The Healthy Aboriginal network. It is about Terry, a kid who is contemplating dropping out of school. But before he gets a chance, he’s asked to spend some time with his cousin Dave, a successful game developer in the city. For ordering information and pricing, see http://www.thehealthyaboriginal.net

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