Reading Begins Early :
Reading Begins Early “Inspiring a love of reading, one child at a time”
What is the issue? :
What is the issue? Inequality of access to early reading opportunities
Children with barriers to literacy
Cost-effective and far-reaching method needed
Goal: to promote children’s literacy and
encourage use of the library
Target group: newly immigrated Panjabi-
speaking children of South Asian descent aged five
and under
Advocacy Approach: “A Book for Every Child” :
Advocacy Approach: “A Book for Every Child” A new service with the shared goal of promoting literacy and learning
Collaborative effort with the Ministry of Culture