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Far Away but Close to Home (2001)
Eastern Shore and Musquodoboit Valley Literacy Network

A series of readers for adult literacy tutors and learners. It is a collection of the experiences of veterans, war brides and civilians who lived through the Second World War, and the years that followed. Materials interesting and relevant for adults for Level 1 and 2 learners.
Contact: Eastern Shore and Musquo-doboit Valley, Centre by the Sea, Site 3, Comp. 17, RR 1, Head of Jeddore, NS B0J 1P0
Tel: (902) 889-2243
Fax: (902) 889-2253
readnowlit@mail.com
Soon available online in the NALD Literacy Collection

So Many Changes : Women, Health and Midlife (1999)
by Mary J. Breen & Lindsay Hall

Authors interviewed 135 women between the ages of 45 to 65; their thoughts, ideas, feelings, and experiences are woven throughout the text. The chapters on menopause, stress, depression, and relationships will appeal to middle-aged and older female students, and provide a springboard for discussion. Can be used for one-to-one or group instruction.
Cost: $16.95
Contact: Grass Roots Press, P.O. Box 52192, Edmonton AB T6G 2T5
Tel: (888) 303-3213
Fax: (780) 413-6582
grassrt@telusplanet.net
www.literacyservices.com

Ningwakwe’s ABC Book : Aboriginal Illustrations of the Alphabet (2002)
Ningwakwe Learning Press

Simply written, it creates a beautiful environment full of Aboriginal teachings, people, customs, objects and animals, in which to learn the alphabet. Introduces learners to the basics of the alphabet and helps promote cultural awareness.
Contact: Monika Jankowska, Marketing and Distribution Coordinator, Centre AlphaPlus Centre,
Tel: (416) 322-1012 TTY: (416) 322-5751
Fax: (416) 322-0780
purchase@alphaplus.ca
alphaplus.ca

Math For Everyday Living, Software NAS Software Inc.

A progressive tutorial and practice program that teaches adults real-life math and business skills. Targets levels low-intermediate to advanced. Learners are constantly involved with thinking, responding, and interacting with the program.
Contact: NAS Software Inc.,
91 Heatherton Way, Thornhill, ON L4J 3E7
Tel: 1-800-837-5343
Fax: (905) 764-0695
info@nas.ca
www.nas.ca/

The Writer’s Pen (2001)
Action ABC

Launched by Action ABC, a literacy program for individuals with life challenges, in collaboration with several Health Centres in Montreal. Contains poetry and prose which reflect the hopes and dreams of many of Action ABC’s students, all of whom are working toward self-improvement through enhancing their reading and writing skills using creative writing.
Contact: Lisa Lucas, Action ABC P.O. Box 4164, Westmount Station, Westmount, QC H3Z 3B6
Tel: (514) 235-744
Fax: (514) 935-9328,
lisa.lucas@sympatico.ca

The Alphabet, Multimedia Program (2001)
Laubach Literacy of Canada (LLC)

Multimedia program for adult literacy learners that facilitates the acquisition of a range of skills and knowledge relating to the alphabet, including sight/sound relationships, upper and lower case concordance, the concept of alphabetical order, as well as matching, copying and spelling skills.
Contact: LLC Head Office and Distributorship, 70 Crown Street, Suite 225, Saint John, NB E2L 2X6
Tel: (506) 634-1980 or 1 (877) 634-1980
Fax (506) 634-0944 or 1 (866) 634-0944,
laubach@nbnet.nb.ca
www.laubach.ca

Cool URLS

Online Exercises for ESL or literacy students http://collections.ic.gc.ca/literacy/ie/interact.htm

Reading is Fundamental
http://www.rif.org.uk/



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