Read October was initiated in 2020 to raise awareness about dyslexia within Ontario communities and promote the availability of dyslexia-friendly books in libraries. Read October encourages all community members to support their local public libraries.
The International Dyslexia Association, through Read October, partners with public libraries to bring awareness to the early signs of dyslexia and provides resources to families to support and advocate for their children. We provide training for library staff, grants for decodable books, and information sessions for parents and caregivers.
Since 2020, funds for Read October has:
