Library and internet research can introduce students to other books by the author, biographical information and confirm if the author is Canadian. Many bookstores and publishers have websites with interesting ideas and information about authors. Displays Use the survey information to create displays about the top five favourite Canadian authors in classrooms or the library. The display could include reviews written by students. You could also encourage students to research biographical information about these authors.
Readings Ask parents to visit and read from their favourite books from their childhood.
Other people in your community could be asked to read-firemen, doctors and nurses, staff from local art galleries, librarians, journalists, politicians. Local celebrities could read, discuss their favourite Canadian books and join the celebration. Invite the press to participate. These activities stress communication skills, reading and discussing ideas, interaction with one another individually, as well as through small and large groups and mixed generation groups. They became involved full board and produced some wonderful work.