Roots to Read - NRGH Newborn Literacy Program

09/02/2026

“If I’m remembered 100 years from now, I hope it will be not for looks but for books.” — Dolly Parton

And what a beautiful legacy of books she leaves. ❤️

Through her Imagination Library, Dolly put millions upon millions of books into the hands of children—sending a free book every month to little ones around the world and helping generations of children discover the joy of reading.

Thank you, Dolly. We will always love you. ❤️

08/22/2026

Talking, singing, playing, and reading are all important ways to support your child's early literacy development!

The Canadian Children's Literacy Foundation has a wonderful collection of resources for families and caregivers, including practical tips for supporting preschool-aged children through everyday interactions.

✨ Check out their Tips for Talking, Singing, Playing and Reading in the Early Years resource.https://childrensliteracy.ca/app/uploads/Tips-for-parents-of-pre-school-aged-children.pdf

08/10/2026

The Canadian Children's Literacy Foundation has an incredible collection of resources for educators, parents, caregivers, and anyone who works with children.

The Reading Journey is a helpful guide that explores language and reading development from birth to age 10, with practical ways to encourage a love of reading along the way. https://cps.ca/en/documents/position/read-speak-sing-promoting-literacy

08/02/2026

A book can be the beginning of a lifelong love of learning. 📚

Your donation helps Roots to Read provide families with the resources they need to make reading part of everyday life.

When you support early literacy, you’re helping children build the skills they need to succeed not just in school, but throughout their lives.

Help us bring more books and literacy resources to families in our community. Donate today!

https://nanaimohospitalfoundation.com/donate/

07/21/2026

Summer is a great time to keep building literacy skills!

Reading doesn’t have to feel like homework. A few minutes of reading, talking, and playing with words each day can help children stay engaged and excited about learning.

Every story shared helps children stay curious, confident, and ready for their next learning adventure! 💛

07/11/2026

Behind every Roots to Read bag is a team of amazing volunteers!

We are so grateful for the incredible group of people who come together to package our Roots to Read bags with care and dedication.

Each bag is filled with books, resources, and tools to help families build strong language and literacy skills and it all starts with the time and effort our volunteers give to make them possible.

Thank you for helping bring the joy of reading to children in our community! 📖✨

06/27/2026

Whether it’s reading at the beach, before bed, or during quiet afternoons, every story helps strengthen literacy skills while making memories.

What’s on your summer reading list? 👇

06/21/2026

📚💙 Happy Father's Day! 💙📚

Today, we celebrate all the dads, grandfathers, uncles, mentors, and father figures who help children discover the joy of reading. Whether it's a bedtime story, a favourite picture book, or a trip to the library, these moments help build confidence, imagination, and a lifelong love of learning.

Thank you for helping young readers grow, learn, and dream big.

06/13/2026

Simple everyday activities like reading, talking, and singing with children help build the foundation for future success.

Click here to learn more: https://childrensliteracy.ca/resources/research/

06/03/2026