November 5, 2025
I READ CANADIAN DAY
I Read Canadian Day is a national celebration of Canadian books for young people, with the goal of elevating the genre and celebrating the breadth and diversity of these books. This year’s day to celebrate is November 5, 2025. We encourage schools, libraries and bookstores to invite a local author to your school, library or store to celebrate the day. Use this day to spotlight our Canadian authors, their books and what a great day to buy a Canadian book. Mark your calendars!
WHEN: November 5, 2025
Remember, you can help promote reading Canadian all year round. Buy or borrow Canadian books. Share I Read Canadian Day with your colleagues, schools, teachers, librarians, friends, family, and bookstores. Include a link in your email signature. Tag #IReadCanadianDay in your posts and reposts. It’s a Canada-wide party and everyone is invited. Help spread the word!
TOOLS FOR YOUR I READ CANADIAN DAY
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I Read Canadian Day is a nationwide initiative that celebrates the richness, diversity and breadth of Canadian literature. Taking place for on November 5, 2025, this celebration will empower families, schools, libraries, bookstores and organizations to host activities and events by reading Canadian books for just fifteen minutes. For more information, visit ireadcanadian.ca/day Help get the word out on social media by following @IReadCanadian and using the hashtag #IReadCanadian.
IMAGES FOR SOCIAL MEDIA – coming soon
HERE ARE SOME IDEAS TO CELEBRATE – Toolkit coming soon.
PAST NEWS/MEDIA
Press Release for 2021 I Read Canadian Day – February 16, 2021
Bibliovideo – I Read Canadian Day Video launch – November 26, 2020
Canadian Children’s Book Centre – November 9, 2020
Toronto Star Article – February, 2020
Globe and Mail Article – February, 2020
Canadian School Libraries Journal Article – November 4, 2019