Library Resources
Check out how previous library grant winners have participated in Read October in their local libraries.
Don’t forget to use the tag #ReadOctober and @idaontario
Ideas to promote Read October in your library
Create a dedicated “Read October” display: Feature decodable books, information about dyslexia, and materials explaining the importance of decodable texts. Include brochures, flyers, and QR codes that link to donation pages.
Promote Dyslexia Awareness: Use library bulletin boards or digital screens to display facts about dyslexia, personal stories, and quotes from famous individuals with dyslexia.
Host special storytime sessions: Choose decodable books and books by authors with dyslexia to read during these sessions. Encourage children to participate by taking turns reading or by discussing the stories.
Launch a “Read October” challenge: Encourage children to read a certain number of books or a set number of hours during the month.
Host a “Design Your Own Bookmark” workshop: Let children design bookmarks that promote dyslexia awareness, featuring positive messages and facts about dyslexia. Display their creations around the library.
Social Media Promotion: Use the library’s social media channels to share dyslexia facts, personal stories, and promote the Read October campaign. Encourage followers to donate and share posts using hashtags like #ReadOctober, #DyslexiaAwareness, and #IDAOntario.
Book Review Contest: Invite children and parents to write reviews of decodable books. Post these reviews in the library and select a few to be highlighted on social media.
Partner with Local Schools: Collaborate with nearby schools to promote Read October activities and encourage students to visit the library, participate in reading events, and learn more about dyslexia.
Guided Tours: Offer special library tours that focus on the decodable books section, explaining the importance of these books and encouraging visitors to support the campaign.
Buddy Reading Programs: Pair younger children with older “reading buddies” to promote peer learning and support. Encourage the older buddies to choose decodable books to read with their partners.