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Blue Spruce Author Visits - Forest of Reading

That's Not My Name and Granny's Kitchen

Join us to listen to the nominees for the Blue Spruce Award read their own books to our young readers (Ages 4-7)

The Forest of Reading is Canada’s largest recreational reading program, with more than a quarter of a million readers participating every year! This is an opportunity to listen to the authors of the nominated books read the books to our young readers!

Designed to encourage a love of reading, the Forest of Reading celebrates Canadian authors, illustrators and publishers. Readers aged 4-7 can participate in these virtual author visits and listen to the author read their own book. This event features the books That's Not My Name by Anoosha Syed and Granny's Kitchen by Sadé Smith.

Participants are encouraged to read or listen to at least five of the ten nominated titles to be eligible to vote with Oakville Public Library in the branch in April. In April, all votes are tabulated province-wide and a winning author and book are announced in May. 

Find the list of books nominated in the Blue Spruce category for children aged 4-7 years here. 

Registration is required, and space is limited.

Skills Learned: Communication, Creativity, Social Skills, Media Literacy

Please review the guidelines and frequently asked questions on our Program FAQ.  

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If you have to cancel your spot for any reason, you can do so by:

1.     Logging into MyEvents using your library card.  If you did not register with your library card, you will need the reference number you received in your confirmation email.

2.     Phone your local branch, or email oplreference@oakville.ca. Please have ready the program title, program date, and names of registered individuals.

Access to facilities and programs may be impacted by evolving health and safety protocols related to COVID-19. The Town will follow all requirements and recommendations issued by Halton Public Health and any applicable provincial regulations. The Town may use discretion to impose its own requirements. You will be notified if your registration is impacted by any changes. 

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