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OLA announces 2018 Forest of Reading nominees

The Ontario Library Association has announced the nominees for the 2018 edition of its Forest of Reading initiative, which aims to promote recreational reading and raise the profile of Canadian authors and publishing houses. Each ... Read More »

October 16, 2017 | Filed under: Awards, Children's publishing, Libraries

OLA announces 2017 Forest of Reading winners

By Dory Cerny

Another successful edition of the Ontario Library Association's Forest of Reading program has wrapped up, culminating in the annual Festival of Trees celebrations at Toronto's Harbourfront Centre. This year's festivities, which included the presentation of ... Read More »

May 17, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

Awards: OLA Forest of Reading

By Dory Cerny

The votes are in and the plaques have been handed out. The Ontario Library Association has announced the winners of the 2016 Forest of Reading program, following three days of ceremonies and book-related fun at ... Read More »

May 19, 2016 | Filed under: Awards

OLA announces 2016 Forest of Reading nominees

By Dory Cerny

The Ontario Library Association has announced the nominees for their 2016 Forest of Reading Awards: The Blue Spruce (K–Gr.2); Silver Birch fiction (Gr.5–6), non-fiction (Gr.5–6), and express (Gr.3–4); Red Maple (Gr.7–8); White Pine (Gr.9–12); two ... Read More »

October 15, 2015 | Filed under: Awards, Book news, Children's publishing, Libraries

OLA hands out 2015 Forest of Reading awards at Festival of Trees

By Dory Cerny

Despite some tumultuous weather, thousands of kids and authors gathered at Toronto's Harbourfront Centre May 12–13 to celebrate the Ontario Library Association's Festival of Trees, in association with IFOA. Along with author signings, workshops, and ... Read More »

May 13, 2015 | Filed under: Awards, Book news, Children's publishing, Libraries

OLA announces Forest of Reading nominations

By Dory Cerny

The Ontario Library Association has announced the books selected for this year's Forest of Reading program, which sees more than 250,000 children participate annually via registered school and public libraries. The nine categories include three ... Read More »

October 15, 2014 | Filed under: Awards, Book news, Children's publishing, Libraries

Slideshow: Festival of Trees draws thousands of kids to Toronto’s Harbourfront

By Sue Carter

Approximately 8,000 kids, authors, and volunteers attended this year's Festival of Trees, which took place May 15“16 at Toronto's Harbourfront Centre. During the two-day festival, the wee folk attended readings, workshops, and book signings, and ... Read More »

May 17, 2012 | Filed under: Events

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Search Results by tag: Festival of Trees

OLA announces 2018 Forest of Reading nominees

OLA announces 2017 Forest of Reading winners

Awards: OLA Forest of Reading

OLA announces 2016 Forest of Reading nominees

OLA hands out 2015 Forest of Reading awards at Festival of Trees

OLA announces Forest of Reading nominations

Slideshow: Festival of Trees draws thousands of kids to Toronto’s Harbourfront

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