Author Archive: Grace Mahas

First Book Canada and Raptors 905 Celebrate the Conclusion of the 2019 Raptors 905 Reading Challenge

Posted in: Our Partners, Press Releases

— La version française suit du texte anglais — Reading Day Celebration event recognizes the achievements of students from Peel and Dufferin schools  MISSISSAUGA, Ontario (March 28, 2019) – On Tuesday, March 26, 2019, over 400 students from the Peel District School Board and Dufferin Catholic School Board gathered at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre... Read more

Question & Answer with Raptors 905 Reading Challenge Students

Posted in: Focus on First Book Canada, Our Partners

What is the Raptors 905 Reading Challenge? The Raptors 905 Reading Challenge is a reading program that gives books to kids. It is celebrating its fifth year. The program started with DeMar DeRozan who partnered with First Book Canada to support 10 schools to read 10 books over the course of 10 weeks! It is now being supported by the Compugen Green4Good Program, Bank of Montreal, and Raptors 905. This... Read more

2018 in Review

Posted in: Focus on First Book Canada, Impact Stories

As this year draws to an end, First Book Canada is taking a look back at some of our top ten moments of 2018! We’ve had the opportunity to provide books to kids from coast to coast to coast with the help of our dedicated members, partners, and volunteers. We’d like... Read more