New and fun swag? Count us in. You’ve been reading nominated titles and casting your votes. Now’s the perfect time to share your love for reading with fun #ForestofReading swag as you gear up for the Festival! Happy shopping! 🛍️ bit.ly/4aHJ7Cy

What’s on your 2024 bingo card? If it’s one that’s filled with adventure and excitement, we think you should slot in ‘championing reading as a Festival volunteer.’ What do you think? Visit our website to get involved! bit.ly/43q5Akw

Happy #WorldBookDay ! 📖 Introducing us to the world of imagination, a day like today promotes literacy, supports authors & encourages reading. It’s also the perfect backdrop for Forest’s official voting day for school-aged programs. Happy voting! #CanadaBookDay #WBD

Readers have been voting for their fav nominees left, right and centre over the past few weeks! Case in point: today is voting day for St. Pius X Catholic Elementary School. We think it’s safe to say they are PUMPED! Thanks for sharing St. Pius X School! London District Catholic School Board

What does it take to get a middle-grade/teen novel published? On May 11 @ 12 PM, The CCBC is hosting a panel with industry professionals where you can learn what children’s book publishers are looking for! Register at bookcentre.ca/getpub2024

As Canada celebrates National Volunteer Week, our team can’t help but give a MAJOR shoutout to all the volunteers in our world of reading. Together they’ve read 1094 books, created 520 resources for our program & moderated/interviewed 30 nominees. Thank you! #NVW2024

A BIG shoutout to our #ForestofReading Committees for all the work they do to make the program a success each year. Learn more about the impact these individuals make by visiting buff.ly/3UkEt7N #NVW2024 Forest of Reading

What happens when a #ForestofReading White Pine Book Club participant at Bur Oak Secondary School gets creative with their love for reading?! They use their design skills to create spectacular stickers 💚 Great idea, Hilda and thanks for sharing York Region DSB!

Today we're shining a light on the importance of the #IReadCanadian Fund & its mission to make sure kids have every opportunity to read great books ❤️ Did you know a $25 donation you will send a young reader to the Festival? Visit bit.ly/3HeZvNR
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Last week, we took a poll to see who had bought their Festival tickets. For those who haven’t, well, Award Ceremonies for Silver Birch Fiction, Silver Birch Express & Red Maple are flying off the shelves (so to speak)! Secure your tickets at bit.ly/4c3KNXO

We want to know: Have you bought your #ForestofReading Festival tickets yet? If yes, we can't wait to see you in May. If not, know that tickets are selling FAST! We don’t want you to miss out, so reserve your spot at bit.ly/4c3KNXO

✨ CAST YOUR VOTE! ✨ Voting has officially begun for #ForestofReading registrants and will remain open until April 30. Curious how to participate? Visit our website for tips, tricks and timelines that will help you run your most terrific program yet bit.ly/3J1K38l

Psst! Have you checked off what’s arguably the most important item on your agenda today? 👀 Today’s the last day to apply for the Kid and Teen Committees! Fill out your application at bit.ly/3U0CqFy

Did you know that the #ForestofReading Festival not only celebrates noteworthy nominees in person, but also virtually?! Festival registrants can tune in to an online award ceremony celebration for each program! Learn more at bit.ly/4c3KNXO #DYK

Cast a vote if you’ve volunteered for the Festival before! The #ForestofReading community is made up of bookworms that share their love for the world of reading in an environment that’s chock full of fun, friends, and fans. Share your experience in the comments!

Want to join in on the FUN that is all things Festival?! Now’s your chance! We’re bringing Forest of Reading Croc charms to this year’s event and want to know which designs YOU like best 💚 Share your ratings at: bit.ly/3TroBP2