(Toronto, ON, December 14, 2009) – ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation today announced the top 10 ‘Munsch at Home Contest’ finalist story entries: “Stinky Soup” by Kym Duncan and family of Winnipeg, MB; “Bella and Her Crazy Excuses” by Tricia Gage and family of 100 Mile House, BC; “Henry’s Troubles” by Andrea Haynes and family of Raymond, BC; “Cockadoodle Moo” by Bethany Klassen and family of Abbotsford, BC; “Jack Sings We Will Rock” by Jane Lavineway and family of Kanata, ON; “Penelepoop” by Karen McCallum and family of Edmonton, AB; “The Funky Fruit” by Pina Pinizzotto and family of Kirkland, QC; “The Talent Show Song” by Karen Ronquist and family of Pass Lake, ON; “Myles the Rockstar” by Christine Walker-Jordan and family of Scarborough, ON; and “The Biggest Argue Ever!” by Kevin Wilson and family of Mount Brydges, ON. Canadian families were challenged to write, learn and win together by writing a 250-word original story to enter the ‘Munsch at Home Contest.’ More than 600 story entries were submitted.
“I am looking forward to spending a day with the ‘Munsch at Home Contest’ winning family,” said Robert Munsch, best-selling Canadian author and honorary chair of Family Literacy Day®, who will attend the winning family’s home in January 2010 for a personal reading of their story, and a public reading at a local public library, school or literacy organization of their choice. “I am delighted that there are so many aspiring Canadian writers, and I hope that this contest encourages more great stories to be written and told.”
The winning story will be selected and announced by Robert Munsch live on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 1 p.m. EST via national teleconference.
“We commend and congratulate all of the families who took the time to write and learn together to practice and celebrate literacy,” says Margaret Eaton, President, ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation.
The winning story will also be published in spring 2010 issues of B-Zone and Today’s Parent magazines, alongside an illustration created by renowned artist Michael Martchenko. The ten finalists’ stories are now posted online at http://www.abc-canada.org/munschcontestfinalists.
The ‘Munsch at Home Contest’ is part of national celebrations to encourage Canadians to participate in Family Literacy Day on January 27, 2010. Family Literacy Day is an annual initiative developed by ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation and founding sponsor Honda Canada to celebrate parents and children reading and learning together and to encourage Canadians to spend at least 15 minutes enjoying a learning activity every day. Thousands of Canadians across the country participate in this initiative with their families, and in their communities every year.
To register or find a local Family Literacy Day event, go to www.FamilyLiteracyDay.ca
About ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation:
ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation is Canada’s private-sector voice championing adult literacy. The national charity’s initiatives and campaigns are focused on bringing about meaningful change to raise Canadian adult literacy skills. It envisions a Canada where individuals, regardless of their circumstances, are provided the opportunities to increase those skills that prepare people for realizing their full potential at work, at home and in the community. For the latest news and information on adult literacy please visit www.abc-canada.org, follow us on Twitter
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