ABC Life Literacy Canada

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Canada’s best-selling author to entertain and enrich young patients and their families; over a thousand events planned across Canada to celebrate the importance of family literacy for adults and children

TORONTO, ON – January 23, 2009 – On Family Literacy Day (FLD), Tuesday January 27th, join ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation, FLD Founding Sponsor Honda Canada, and officials from The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids®) for a special Family Literacy Day reading to patients and their families. Capture the joy as children and their parents hear stories told by legendary children's author Robert Munsch. As the honourary chair of FLD, Munsch will share a few of his bestselling stories as only Munsch can. He will also encourage families in attendance to engage in literacy activities at home to promote the benefit of family learning for both adult and child.

This year marks the 11th year of Family Literacy Day, an annual initiative held every January 27th and created by ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation and founding sponsor Honda Canada. Celebrated nationally, Family Literacy Day promotes families reading and learning together on a daily basis. This storytelling event is one of hundreds of events taking place across the country at schools, libraries, homes and literacy organizations, all in honour of Family Literacy Day.

WHAT: FAMILY LITERACY DAY READING FEATURING ROBERT MUNSCH
WHO: Robert Munsch, One of Canada’s best-selling authors, Honourary Chair of Family Literacy Day
Margaret Eaton, President, ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation
Todd Fowler, Manager, Corporate Affairs, Honda Canada

WHEN: Tuesday January 27th, Family Literacy Day Reading will begin promptly at 11 a.m.

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p>The Hospital for Sick Children<br/> 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario<br/> Enter at Elizabeth Street Doors<br/> Go to the Information Desk in the Atrium on the first floor to be escorted to the location<br/>

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Media Contacts:

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p>Karen Benner<br/>
Manager of Corporate Communications<br/>
ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation<br/>
Phone: 1-800-303-1004 ext. 122<br/>
Mobile: 647-588-7277<br/>
Email: kbenner@abc-canada.org<br/>