The Forest of Reading 2020 is going Virtual!
UP DATE:
The Forest of Reading Program has concluded for this year.
What is the Forest of Reading?
The Forest of Reading® is Canada’s largest recreational reading program, and the only Canadian reader-chosen book awards. Young readers have the unique opportunity to vote on the best nominated book for their age group.
Why Should My Child Participate?
Be a part of Canada's largest recreational reading award, voted by the reader!
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The Forest of Reading nominated books are carefully chosen Canadian books!
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Discover new books and favourite authors!
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It's FUN!
How Do We Sign Up?
It's easy! You simply fill out the registration forms and start reading. Participants are free to read which ever books they choose from as many categories as you would like. You can read them independently, or you can all read them together as a family.
If you read at least five books in a category you will get to vote for your favourite book at our final party.
For each book read, you will get to add your name to the Forest of Reading Tree and enter your name in our grand prize draw.
How to Participate:
1. If you have not registered for the program, please fill out this form and email it to
2. Start reading/listening to the Forest of Reading 2020 nominated books. The official list can be found here. A list of books available online can be found here.
3. To vote you must read at least five of the ten books from a single category for 2020.
4. When you are ready to vote fill out the tracking form(s) for each category you read/listened to books in. Each book read/listened to gets you a ballot for the grand prize!
5. Vote for your favourite book in each category you read/listened to books in.
6. Enjoy great books!
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