The official date for International Literacy Day was Wednesday, 8 Sept., but Camana Bay is taking the concept a step further with a full calendar of activities this month, designed to foster and encourage a love of reading.
Next Chapter, 3 Girls & A Kiln, Mail Boxes Etc. and non-profit organisation Literacy is for Everyone (LIFE) have also joined forces with Camana Bay for the initiative.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Camana Bay on Literacy Month again this year,” said Next Chapter store manager Patrick Swanick. “It’s crucial that we constantly encourage young minds to read so that they engage with their imaginations, build foundational literacy skills and develop a love of books.”
Month-long book drive
LIFE is dedicated to raising the standard of literacy in the Cayman Islands. The organisation supports initiatives that target reading ability among school-aged children and adults.
Donate a new or pre-loved book — suitable for children up to five years old — to LIFE’s newest early childhood literacy programmes. There is a convenient drop box located at Mail Boxes Etc.
Story times
Enjoy book readings, some of which have authors celebrating a milestone anniversary. Readings are weekly at 10am on Sundays, and will be led by a member of the Next Chapter team in the bookstore. For a complete schedule, follow Camana Bay on Facebook and Instagram.
Scavenger hunt
Collect a complimentary activity sheet from Next Chapter and explore the Town Centre to find clues from Dr....
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