The Decoder
Literacy is Life Special Edition
             September 2017

September is Literacy Month!

Our long hot BC summer has come to an end. September brings the excitement of a new school year and the Literacy is Life celebrations that take place throughout Literacy Month. This year our theme is 'Fostering Literacy' and we are asking everyone to take action ...


Fostering Literacy: 
Abbotsford celebrates project's first year 

Time to party! Decoda staff had a great time with students, parents, tutors, and coordinators. We heard the older boys read and they told us about some of their favourite books .... 

Fostering Literacy Tips 2017

Through small, local actions we can all foster literacy in our own communities.

Get ideas for ways you can foster literacy. Download our Fostering Literacy Tips Calendar and watch Decoda staff members share literacy tips.

The Cup is Up for Grabs!

Decoda's Literacy is Life Team Trivia challenges teams to compete in a fun trivia contest while raising funds to support literacy in BC.

This year, thanks to Brenda Le Clair, retired CEO of Decoda Literacy, team supporters  can see their donations double before their eyes.

Learn more about the Trivia Challenge here.
 

Literacy is Life Contest
Share your story!

Tell us about a time you fostered literacy in your home or community. 

You'll be entered to win a great prize! 



Sock it to Literacy!

Thanks to our partner Blue Sky Clothing Co, $1 from the sale of every pair of these warm and comfy merino wool socks goes to support literacy programs in BC. 

Show your support for literacy ... get your purple on!

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Decoda Literacy Conference 2017: Fostering Literacy 

The conference will bring together BC's literacy network for interactive, dynamic and informative learning sessions.

Join us in Vancouver, November 15-17, 2017. 


Thank you to our Literacy is Life partners and sponsors!