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ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation is the national charity committed to promoting family, adult and workplace literacy to the general public and to the private sector. ABC CANADA's focus is on public awareness programs, providing promotional support to local literacy groups, and conducting research to further the development of a fully literate Canadian population. www.abc-canada.org
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December 3, 2009
Last chance to win once-in-a-lifetime experience with best-selling author Robert Munsch Visit www.FamilyLiteracyDay.ca to submit your story and win a visit from renowned children’s author!
(Toronto, ON, December 2, 2009) – ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation is challenging Canadian families to write, learn and win together by writing a 250-word original story to enter the Munsch at Home Contest - where one lucky family will win a private home visit from Robert Munsch, best-selling author and honorary chair of Family Literacy Day®. Families have only ten more days to submit their story at www.FamilyLiteracyDay.ca . (Contest closes at 5 p.m. EST on December 11, 2009.)
“So far, we’ve received many fun and creative stories written by families across Canada,” says Margaret Eaton, President, ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation. “Writing together is a great family learning activity because it not only improves the child’s literacy skills, but the adult’s as well. It also boosts bonding between parent and child, and bolsters vocabulary skills and creativity.”
Robert Munsch will attend the winning family’s home in January 2010 for a personal reading of their story, and a public reading at a local public library, school or literacy organization of the winner’s choice. The winning story will also be published online and in a national magazine, along with an illustration created by renowned artist Michael Martchenko. Mr. Munsch will choose the winning story from a selection of top five finalists, and announce the winner on December 16, 2009, during a live teleconference.
The Munsch at Home Contest is part of national celebrations to encourage Canadians to participate in Family Literacy Day on January 27, 2010. Family Literacy Day is an annual initiative developed by ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation and Honda Canada to celebrate parents and children reading and learning together and to encourage Canadians to spend at least 15 minutes enjoying a learning activity every day. Thousands of Canadians across the country participate in this initiative with their families, and in their communities every year.
To enter the Munsch at Home Contest, please visit www.FamilyLiteracyDay.ca for contest rules and regulations. To be considered, applications must be received by ABC CANADA by 5 p.m. EST on December 11, 2009.
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About ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation:
ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation is Canada’s private-sector voice championing adult literacy. The national charity’s initiatives and campaigns are focused on bringing about meaningful change to raise Canadian adult literacy skills. It envisions a Canada where individuals, regardless of their circumstances, are provided the opportunities to increase those skills that prepare people for realizing their full potential at work, at home and in the community. For the latest news and information on adult literacy please visit www.abc-canada.org, follow us on Twitter > or join our Facebook page. >
About Honda Canada
Honda is the world’s preeminent maker of engines for automobiles, motorcycles and power equipment. With 135 manufacturing facilities in 28 countries worldwide, Honda attracts more than 23 million customers annually. Honda Canada manufactures the Honda Civic sedan and coupe, and the Acura CSX and MDX at its two assembly plants in Alliston, Ontario. Honda also manufactures engines at a third plant, also in Alliston. Now in its 40th year of operations in Canada, Honda Canada Inc. has sold more than 3,200,000 Honda and Acura passenger cars and light-duty trucks. Nearly half of all Honda and Acura vehicles sold in Canada in 2008 were made in Canada – a higher percentage than any other vehicle manufacturer in Canada.
About Robert Munsch
Robert Munsch is the author of more than 50 children’s books, including the Paper Bag Princess, Thomas’s Snowsuit and Love you Forever, which has sold more than 20 million copies in North America. Also available are several anthologies of Munsch magic and a CD, Love you Forever: The Best of Robert Munsch, which includes several Munsch favourites, told by Robert himself. Munsch is the most published writer in Canada and he is the honorary chair of Family Literacy Day.
For more information, please contact:
Ashley Tilley, Communications Co-ordinator
ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation
Tel: 416-218-0010, ext. 127
atilley@abc-canada.org
Nikki Luscombe, Communications Manager
ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation
Tel: 416 218-0010 x122
nluscombe@abc-canada.org
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