Get Involved

Participating in Read October is for everyone! We have designed the campaign to be inclusive for Classroom Teachers, Families, and Businesses alike. Choose your preferred way to participate below and explore our exciting prizes!

Community

Families and businesses

Set goals for yourself – check out the Reading Goals page.

Check out the Fundraising Tips page to help you.

Every $50 raised will add your name to the draw.

You can register as an INDIVIDUAL or as part of a TEAM.

Prizes

Individuals can win one of six $100 gift cards from www.giftcertificates.ca.

Teams who enter can win one of three $200 gift cards from www.giftcertificates.ca.

Register

Classroom

educators

Simply register your class to enter the draw.

Educators who register will receive stickers and an information packet. 

Prizes

Win a set of SyllaSense decodable books.

Register

Social Media

everyone!

Show your support by following us on our social media!

Enter to win by posting what you’re reading and how you’re participating in Dyslexia Awareness month! Or share our Read October posts using the hashtag #ReadOctober.

Don’t know what to post? Download one of our social posts.

Prizes

Win one of four picture books written by an Indigenous author, recommended on IDA Ontario’s podcast Reading Road Trip.
Weekly winners will be announced in October!

Learn More By Checking Out Our Other Pages!

Common Questions

For all Read October inquiries, please contact programs@idaontario.com

It is advisable to check with your Board as to how you can participate. 

At this time all funds raised go to public libraries.

Of course! Go to the Donate tab, and simply select the team you would like to donate to!

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