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Family Literacy Day® (FLD) was created by ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation and Honda Canada
in 1999 to promote the importance of reading and learning together as a family all year round.

Click here for answers to the questions featured on FLD advertisements and promotional material.

Every year on January 27, families and communities across Canada celebrate this special day at literacy-themed events coordinated by literacy organizations, schools, public libraries and families.
In addition to the thousands of individuals, groups, businesses and families across Canada who have embraced Family Literacy Day, many corporate and media partners have donated time and services to help ABC CANADA get the word out about FLD. Most notable is the continued commitment of founding sponsor Honda Canada, who helps make Family Literacy Day successful. Not only does Honda Canada sponsor the program, but several dealers across Canada participate in the initiative by distributing promotional items, hosting activities and helping out with other events.

FLD World Record Attempt

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That’s right - in celebration of FLD 2009, Canada is going for a world record and we need your help!
We are encouraging all Canadians to participate on January 23 and/or 24, 2009 in the attempt to break the Guinness World Record for "Most Children Reading With an Adult, Multiple Locations". The current record is 78, 791, set by the U.S. in 2006. Let's go Team Canada!

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Current Registered Participants: 39998

Munsch at Home Contest

Enter the fourth annual Munsch at Home contest for your family¹s chance to win a visit from Robert Munsch. Canadian families are invited to submit their event ideas and compete to have Munsch attend their Family Literacy Day (FLD) celebration.

From September 12 until December 12, 2008, ABC CANADA will accept contest entries from families anywhere in Canada who are planning FLD parties. Each contestant writes a short description about how they plan to celebrate FLD and mails it to ABC CANADA.

• Complete Contest Rules
• Application Form
• Promotional Flyer

Honourary Chair: Robert Munsch

In 2003, Family Literacy Day appointed beloved children's writer and Canada’s best-selling author Robert Munsch as Honourary Chair. Author of more than 50 books for kids, including The Paper Bag Princess, Thomas's Snowsuit and Love You Forever, Robert brings over two decades of storytelling experience to the Family Literacy Day initiative. He provides support for Family Literacy Day activities coordinated by ABC CANADA, as well as support in public relations and marketing activities.

Robert has participated in readings across the country. He also appears in a TV public service announcement (above) singing with children and encouraging all families to read, write, surf and sing together.

Read more about Robert:

• A Munsch Moment
• NAME TAGS, story for FLD
• Robert Munsch's Website