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We collaborate with partners from all sectors to create innovative solutions to address literacy issues, and sponsor cutting-edge research and demonstration projects.

We consult on and advocate for effective public policy to promote literacy and learning, connecting policy to the field and providing a voice for learners' perspectives.

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The Westcoast Reader, a newspaper for adults learning to read, presents The Best of the Reader, a website with many ebooks and teacher resources.

Data Angel Report: Addressing Canada's Literacy Challenge, A Cost-Benefit Analysis (PDF)

New Guidebook: Learning Together: A Guide to Community-Based Adult ESL & Literacy in British Columbia (PDF)

Literacy & Beyond raises $33,000 for Literacy BC

Literacy BC's 2008/09 Annual Report is now online (PDF).

Visit http://adultliteracylearningdisabilities.blogspot.com/ to view an online conversation about learning disabilities, violence and trauma with Dr. Jenny Horsman.

New TD Bank Report: Helping Newcomers Unlock Their Potential (PDF)

Listen to Barbara Adler's poem, "Florence"

Report: Canada's Hidden Deficit: the Social Cost of Low Literacy Skills

Visit www.youthliteracy.ca for resources to help youth overcome literacy challenges

January 27, 2010, is Family Literacy Day On January 27, 2010—Family Literacy Day—everyone at Literacy BC will take a few minutes to join together in song. This year’s Family Literacy Day theme, Sing for Literacy, resonates with us for three reasons. Read more...		Visit the new Whole Life Approach to Learning Disabilities Website The "Whole Life Approach to Learning Disabilities" is a two-year professional development project for adult literacy educators who address learning disabilities in their practice settings.
"Literacy Yarn" Watch "Literacy Yarn" to learn why knitting is a good metaphor for literacy.		Find a literacy program Looking for a program to improve your reading, writing or English language skills? Use the BC Literacy Directory to find programs in your area of BC. If you need help using the Directory, call us at 1-888-READ-234.
New Guidebook: Learning Together Learning Together is a guide to community-based adult ESL and literacy in British Columbia. Download your free PDF now. Visit our publications centre for more guidebooks.		ELMO Reviews: Find New Resources to Share ELMO Reviews presents reviews of books and resources that literacy practioners and learners have used and loved. Visit today, find some new resources, and share your favourites!
Literacy BC has moved On December 1, Literacy BC moved offices. Our new address is #704, 333 Terminal Avenue, Vancouver BC, V6A 4C1.		Find Out What is New in the Resource Library Download a PDF of the new Winter 2010 resource list from Literacy BC's resource library.