{"id":455,"date":"2022-11-09T18:41:20","date_gmt":"2022-11-09T18:41:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.scholastic.ca\/scholasticblog\/?p=455"},"modified":"2025-10-31T15:15:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T15:15:28","slug":"reading-for-pleasure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.scholastic.ca\/scholasticblog\/2022\/11\/09\/reading-for-pleasure\/","title":{"rendered":"Reading for Pleasure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>These tips from an educator can establish a new comfort level with reading.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Originally published by Scholastic Reading Hub<br>Versioned for Scholastic Canada<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>We believe that independent reading is a critical part of children\u2019s learning and growth. With support from teachers, parents and schools, children choose from Scholastic the books they want to read, and discover the pleasure and power of reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding the right book at the right time can light an emotional spark within children that motivates them to read more, understand more and read joyfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create a literacy event for your school<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scholastic.ca\/bookfairs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scholastic Book Fair<\/a> gives a child the chance to see, fall in love with and buy the very best children\u2019s books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get the whole school buzzing about books<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ideal focus for literacy activities, a Scholastic Book Fair also gives children who don\u2019t normally go to bookstores or libraries access to books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Every child can find their perfect book<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each Book Fair offers over 200 titles to browse \u2013 from exclusives and classics to the latest bestsellers \u2013 there\u2019s something for every reader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helping you to stretch your budget<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every book sold at your Book Fair rewards the school with a huge range of books and resources, freeing up your budget for other areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Simple to run and highly rewarding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We pride ourselves on providing an efficient, hassle-free service. A dedicated Chairperson&nbsp; makes sure that your Book Fair is tailored to your school\u2019s individual needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to schedule and host a Scholastic Book Fair, contact our team of Book Fair Consultants at 1-866-234-7319 or email us at <a href=\"mailto:bookfairs@scholastic.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bookfairs@scholastic.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Every child can afford a good book<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/classroomessentials.scholastic.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scholastic Reading Club<\/a> provides families with an affordable and convenient way to bring the best in children\u2019s literature into their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grow readers all year round<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A Scholastic Reading Club is great for year-round reading \u2013 and fits in whenever and however you want. In class or online, it\u2019s easier than ever for children to find the right book for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foster a love of reading for pleasure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every month, Scholastic Reading Club brings children, teachers, and parents together to choose what to read from our pick of the best children\u2019s books. 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