Steacy’s Snippets

A moment in time   You, like me, are probably receiving daily COVID-19 updates from organizations you follow and businesses you support. We, too, have a similar informative message on our Calgary Reads’ website. Sadly, during this [...]

I read, voraciously. I read for pleasure, for purpose and everything in between! Every space I inhabit at home and at work is full of books. I give and receive books. People send me greeting cards showing people reading. I have book bags galore with [...]

We’ve written a lot about children’s screen time; how much is ‘OK’ and at what age etc.  Just in case you missed past articles, Calgary Reads follows the recommendations of The Canadian Pediatric Society (CPS) that released new guidelines [...]

Reading aloud every day is the single most important thing you can do to prepare your child to learn. It’s a message I share all the time. More brain development occurs during the first 2000 days of a child’s development, namely from [...]

Parents and caregivers often ask me to suggest a particular book to help them open up a conversation with their child. Perhaps because the topic may be difficult to talk about – like the loss of a pet, bullying or a family break-up. I was [...]

The final days of April are fast approaching and I’m wondering if you’ve had your fill of poetry this month?  Since 1998 (the same year that Calgary Reads was ‘born’) National Poetry Month has been celebrated in Canada to increase awareness [...]