FYI:
Current Literacy Information & Resources
Summer 2008
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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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Adult Learners
International Adult Learners’ Week in Canada Canada celebrated UNESCO’s International Adult Learner’s Week March 3 – 9, 2008 with a variety of activities. A magazine featuring adult learners entitled Share the Road: A Road of Possibilities through
Learning, as well as other materials, can be found at
http://www.unesco.ca/en/activity/education/AdultLearners.aspx [Please email library@literacy.bc.ca if you would like a print copy of the magazine]
 Book Donations
Children’s Books Donated to Literacy Groups
The Institute for Cross-Cultural Exchange (ICE) invites groups with charitable status to apply for donations of children's books. The Institute donates high quality illustrated books from the Middle East and Central Asia to literacy programs serving children in need. Learn more at http://www.iceeducation.org/
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