2024 FOREST OF READING - DIGITAL PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE

GET YOUR PUBLIC LIBRARY MORE INVOLVED IN THE FOREST OF READING! 

This presentation is being presented by Public Librarians that are actively involved in the Forest of Reading through committee work and also running successful programs in their communities. Be sure to join to learn more. 

FREEDOM TO READ WEEK EVENT 

Join Ainara Alleyne (CBC Kids News and TVO Personality) interview the incredible Lawrence Hill to discuss his Red Maple nominated title, Beatrice and Croc Harry, and the importance of Freedom to Read Week

February 22nd, 2024 @ 1pm ET

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FOREST FRIDAYS – Author visits with Award Nominees February – March, 2024

Silver Birch Express, Silver Birch Fiction and Red Maple Nominees will participate in Author and Panel workshops that will be released on the following dates:

Forest Friday’sProgramRelease DateRelease TimeLink to connect
The Big Sting – Rachelle DelaneySilver Birch Fiction2/2/20241:00:00 PM ET 
The Umbrella House by Colleen Nelson & Berani – Michelle KadarusmanSilver Birch Fiction2/2/20241:00:00 PM ET 
The Journal of Anxious Izzy Parker-Alma FullertonSilver Birch Express2/9/20241:00:00 PM ET 
DEEP, DEEP, DOWN: The Secret Underwater Poetry of the Mariana Trench by Lydia Lukidis & Rock? Plant? Animal? How Nature Keeps Us Guessing by Etta KanerSilver Birch Express2/9/20241:00:00 PM ET 
The Last Saxon King – Andrew VargaRed Maple2/23/20241:00:00 PM ET 
Simon Sort of Says – Erin BowRed Maple2/23/20241:00:00 PM ET 
The Boy Who Woke the Sun – A. T. WoodleySilver Birch Fiction3/1/20241:00:00 PM ET 
Swept Away: Ruth Mornay and the Unwanted Clues – Natalie HydeSilver Birch Fiction3/1/20241:00:00 PM ET 
The Mystery of the Painted Fan – Linda TrinhSilver Birch Express3/8/20241:00:00 PM ET 
Mehndi Boy – Zain BandaliSilver Birch Express3/8/20241:00:00 PM ET 
Squire – Nadia ShammasRed Maple3/22/20241:00:00 PM ET 
Autumn Bird and The Runaway – Melanie Florence & Richard ScrimgerRed Maple3/22/20241:00:00 PM ET 


*Presentations will be released at 1:00pm Eastern Time

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Learn to Draw with our Forest Illustrators  February 26 & 29, 2024

Come draw with our very own Forest of Reading Illustrators! (Names TBA). We are excited to bring you two sessions on how to draw your favourite characters.  Be sure to have your readers tune in with pencil and paper and have some fun with our amazing nominees! These presentations will be at 1:00pm Eastern Time

Apartment 713 – Kevin SylvesterSilver Birch Fiction2/26/202410:00:00 AM
The Kindest Red: A Story of Hijab and Friendship – Hatem AlyBlue Spruce2/26/20241:00:00 PM
Boobies – Nancy VoSilver Birch Express2/29/202410:00:00 AM
Mina et sa bête – Caroline MerolaLe prix Mélèze2/29/20241:00:00 PM

Mercre-LIT: Digital Author Visits – February 7 – April 3, 2024

French nominees for Le prix Mélèze and Tamarac will be hosting author visits on the following dates: February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 6, April 3. All presentations will be released at 1:00pm Eastern Time.

Orbie, dessine-moi un billibouton – Frédérick WolfeMélèze2/7/20241:00:00 PM
 Tamarac2/14/20241:00:00 PM
Kellan et les papillons du cœur – Dïana BéliceMélèze2/21/20241:00:00 PM
La fin du monde est pour demain – André MaroisTamarac2/28/20241:00:00 PM
 Mélèze3/6/20241:00:00 PM
Le jeu qui voulait ma peau – Magali LaurentTamarac4/3/20241:00:00 PM
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White Pine Wednesdays: Author visits & Panel Discussions March 6-27, 2024

Our White Pine readers will get up close and personal with the authors of the White Pine Award learning about their craft, their nominated books and how they ended up where they are now. These presentations will take place on the following dates: March 6, 20, 27. All presentations will be released at 1:00pm Eastern Time.

 

BLUE SPRUCE READ-ALOUDS – April 8-12, 2024

Our amazing Blue Spruce nominees are given the option to read their books on video so that you can share with your young readers as you prepare for your voting.  This is a great recap of the books and ensures that your young people get a chance to see the authors reading what they love. These videos will be released daily on April 8-12, 2023. 

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I READ CANADIAN DAY PRESENTATION – November 8th, 2023 

A presentation by the amazing award-winning authors Richard Scrimger and Melanie Florence. 

Released at 1:00-1:30pm Eastern Time.