Adult Literacy Week is an occasion to acknowledge the triumphs that many New Brunswickers have and celebrate the importance of life-long learning in our lives. We were thrilled to receive 25 wonderful and inspiring submissions this year! Thank you to each learner who took the time to send in a submission. Read all of the […]

The Literacy Coalition of New Brunswick is calling for nominations for the 2024 Dr. Marilyn Trenholme Counsell Literacy Awards. The awards recognize outstanding achievements of individuals or groups in the field of literacy, essential skills and lifelong learning. Awards will be presented to worthy recipients in the following categories: Early Childhood Literacy, Community Literacy Programs, […]

Communications and Project Director Summer Student Internship – Flexible work model, combining remote and in-office work. Location: Fredericton, NB Applicants must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in business administration, communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, or a related field. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with strong written and oral communication […]

The Literacy Coalition of New Brunswick is holding their annual Adult Learner’s Writing Contest! The theme is “Learning Changes Lives”. Adult learners are invited to share their stories about why they returned to learning, how learning has changed their life or will change their life, and what their future goals may be. The stories will be […]

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Family Literacy Day, taking place on January 27th! This year’s theme is “Let’s have a family party”. To celebrate, we are holding a contest on our Facebook page! You can enter for a chance to win a gift card to the bookstore of your choice – $50 gift […]

August 26, 2023 — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fredericton, NB – We’re proud to announce that the Literacy Coalition has received an ABC Life Literacy Honourable Mention Innovation Award for their Family Time Online program. Designed to build capacity for early childhood educators’ and families’ engagement in virtual literacy sessions, the program provides online family literacy […]