DEAR Goes National!

VOICES FOR SCHOOL LIBRARIES (formerly Canadian Association of School Libraries) recently approached the BCTLA for help with launching its first every NATIONAL Drop Everything and Read campaign. 

With very little time to prepare the BCTLA has offered to sponsor the inaugural event by offering all Canadian schools, school libraries, students, TLs, and educators a chance to use our 2011 POSTERS and purchase OFFICIAL DEAR T-SHIRTS.

The BCTLA is excited about this opportunity to be a part of what will surely become an annual national event. We will continue work towards obtaining federal recognition and observance of the last Monday of every October as Canadian School Library Day and Drop Everything and Read!

Details as they unfold!

BCCPAC Gives Support to DEAR!

Last week, the British Columbia Confederation of Parent Advisory Committees has given their official support for DEAR 2011. Here is the letter of support from BCCPAC president Anne Whiteaker.

Outgoing Email August 25 2011 - Jeff Yasinchuk BC Teacher Librarian DEAR Response From Jun 21


We are still awaiting official word from the Minister Abbott's office about his support for DEAR 2011. Fingers crossed!