Find Your Own Story
a literacy program where Winnipeg and area children in hospitals, specialized services for children and youth, and community are strengthened and nurtured through the power of shared story
They get encouragement from notable Canadians who celebrate books with them — via video and in person when possible.
Manitoba Premier WAB KINEW reads Harold The Iceberg Melts Down
They find comfort from stories read to them by physicians, residents and other familiar faces from the hospital.
Dr. JASLEEN NIJJAR reads The Perfect Hug
They hear amazing authors read them chapters from their own books —via video and in person when possible.
NATASHA DEAN reads from her novel Lark Holds The Key.
They write and illustrate their own stories with help from authors — via video and in person when possible.
WANDA TAYLOR with a lesson on editing.
Books from all the readings are available nearby so they can discover exciting new worlds.
When they go home, they get to choose a book to keep to always enjoy their favourite stories.
Stories from physicians and residents and other people that you may already know.
People across Canada share their favourite books and messages of encouragement.
Author Readings
Picture books, read by authors and illustrators .
Early chapter books and chapter books? This is definitely the place.
Exciting chapters from novels that will captivate.