September is Literacy Month in B.C.
Reading is a big part of literacy. It helps you learn new words, understand ideas and discover new things. It’s an important skill you use in school, at work and in life.
Decoda Literacy is a charity in B.C. It helps people improve their literacy skills. This September, Decoda is encouraging people to give a book to a literacy group or community organization. Books must be new or gently used.
“Give a Book” Contest
If you give a book, you can enter a contest. You could win one of four $50 Indigo gift cards. Deadline is September 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
How to enter:
- Pick a group from the list on Give a Book. Give Literacy. Scan the QR code to find a place near you to donate.
- Give a book. Take a photo of making your book donation.
- Email the photo and the name of the group to contest@decoda.ca
Other ways to celebrate Literacy Month:
- Wear purple on September 8, International Literacy Day.
- Use the Literacy Month calendar. It has fun things to do each day.
Do you need a book?
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