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NALD Networks Volume 9 • Issue 1
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How To Kit - Books in the Home (2004)
NWT Literacy Council
A program based on the belief that parents are children’s first and most important teachers. Parents learn to read and share books with their children in positive and enjoyable ways. Promotes reading and writing of both parents and children.
Contact: NWT Literacy Council, P.O. Box 761, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N6,
Tel. (867) 873-9262 Fax (867) 873-2176
info@nwtliteracy.ca  http://www.nald.ca/nwtlc.htm
Online at : http://www.nwt.literacy.ca/famlit/howtokit/inhome/cover.htm

Writing Our Voices: Stories from UFCW Literacy Students (2003)
UFCW Training Centre
A booklet that is a compilation of stories written by members of a workers’ union in Winnipeg, Manitoba attending the UFCW Local 832 Literacy Program. It is a chance for the authors to let their voices and stories be heard. Through these stories, we not only learn about their struggles - we learn about how far they have come.
Contact: UFCW Training Centre, 880 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3G 0P1
Tel. (204) 775-8329
http://www.ufcw832.mb.ca/training/lit-2.html
Online in pdf format in the NALD Literacy Collection.

Harbours to Highlands: A Geography Manual (2003)
by Lisette Jones, Tina Nickerson and Simone Meuse
Gives learners an opportunity to learn about many aspects of geography. Stories written using language and structure appropriate to Level 1 and 2 of the NS Academic Upgrading Curriculum. Accompanied by questions and exercises to strengthen grammar, comprehension, and math skills.
Contact: Shelburne Historical Society, P.O. Box 39, Shelburne, NS B0T 1W0
Tel: (902) 875-3219
Online at: http://www.nald.ca/clr/harbours/cover.htm

All Right! A Guide to Correct English (2001)
by Paul Fournier
A practical grammar reference and exercise book for non-native speakers of English. Based on the most common mistakes made by highbeginners to advanced learners. User-friendly headings, simple explanations, and at-a-glance charts allow the learners to check out rules quickly.
Contact: Pearson Longman ESL, c/o ERPI, 5757 Cypihot, St. Laurent QC H4S 1R3
Tel. 1-800-263-3678 ext. 232 Fax (514) 334-0448 1-866-334-0448
infoesl@erpi.com   http://www.longman-esl.ca/

Early Learning Canada
Canadian Child Care Federation (CCCF)
A family literacy/healthy child development program designed for parents and other adults working with young children from birth to age 6. Particularly beneficial for families with children who are at risk of not developing sufficient literacy and learning skills to lead healthy lives as adults.
Contact: CCCF, 383 Parkdale Ave, Suite 201, Ottawa ON K1Y 4R4
Tel. (613) 729-5289 Fax (613) 729-3159
info@cccf-fcsge.ca   http://www.cccf-fcsge.ca/

The Factory Mystery, CD-ROM (1998)
Micro-Intel
A resource that aims to help combat literacy problems in the workforce. With 72 activities to improve basic language, math and workplace skills, this software provides up to 140 hours of training to adult learners in ABE, ESL and workplace literacy programs.
Contact:
CogniScience Publishing Inc., 1200 Papineau, Suite 301, Montreal QC H2K 4R5
Tel. (514) 528-1905 Fax (514) 528-1770
info@cogniscienceinc.com   http://www.cogniscienceinc.com/

It Takes a Village to Raise a Child: Stories from Grandview / Uuqinak’uuh Community Writing Group (2003)
Editor : Rene Merkel
A project designed to provide opportunities for adult family members of children attending school to develop skills which could help them support their children’s learning.
Contact: Basic Education Department, Vancouver Community College, 1155 East Broadway, Vancouver BC V5N 5T9
Tel. (604) 871-7368 Fax (604) 871-7367

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