“Literacy goes to the heart of what our society is and what we want it to be. Regardless of our walk in life, the ability to learn, communicate and connect with one another through the medium of language is an indispensable skill. Without it we are isolated, disenfranchised and barred from realizing our own potential and taking part in the broader culture to which we belong. With it we can open doors, light our path and deepen the common ties we have in the community we share with our family, friends and neighbours. One person at a time, literacy builds a stronger world.”

Karen Kain, C.C. , Artistic Director of the National Ballet of Canada and a former chair of the Canada Council for the Arts