Word on the Street

Word on the Street book and magazine fair, a celebration of literacy and the printed word, will take place in Halifax, on Sunday, Sept. 29, from 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. More than 150 exhibit booths will line Spring Garden Road from South Park to Grafton streets. This annual event showcases exhibits by local and national publishers, booksellers, literacy organizations, libraries, and writers’ associations. Throughout the day, there will be readings, book signings, entertainers, and a variety of activities for people of all ages. You will find LLC-NS in the literacy tent, where organizations gather to celebrate the joy of reading at all levels. The event is free and completely accessible. Drop by and visit the LLC-NS booth.¨

President’s message
Clare MacNeil, President LLC-NS

How quickly time passes! It has been over 20 years since I became involved in Laubach Literacy - Nova Scotia. Throughout these years I have experienced many positive changes. It has been enjoyable to see the changes in literacy over those many years.

The future of Laubach Literacy-NS will be challenging for all those involved. I believe we need to have a proactive stance in relation to promoting programs and training throughout the province. It is essential to our organization that we have public awareness of the three major programs (Each One Teach One, Family Literacy, and Peer Youth Tutoring) offered by LLC-NS. It is also important to promote high expectations and values throughout the organization, exhibit a

clear vision for the organization, and that we are open and responsive to new ideas. It is clear we must work as a team to promote literacy throughout the province of Nova Scotia. We are fortunate to have Susan King as our field services co-ordinator to assist us as a team in meeting our future needs.

Thank you to those who have put an effort in promoting literacy throughout the province in the past. I look forward to working with you in the future.¨

Congratulations

Congratulations to Christina MacQuarrie for being a finalist in the Canada Post Literacy Awards 2000 in the Educator category. Tena is a Laubach supervising trainer, past provincial training officer, and tutor. Tena was selected as a finalist from the more than 300 nominations received for the various awards. Congratulations Tena, and thank-you for your dedication and many years of volunteer service.¨