Literacy Coalition of New Brunswick celebrates New Brunswick Literacy Day

Fredericton, April 16, 2025 – The Literacy Coalition of New Brunswick will be celebrating New Brunswick Literacy Day by announcing the winners of our 2025 adult learner essay contest. The 2025 theme was “Literacy Changes Lives” which led to many heart-warming stories from contestants speaking about a brighter future resulting from their adult learning program. Also, as part of our NB Literacy Day celebrations, all submissions will be featured on our website in our Adult Learners’ eBook.

The essay contest winners are:

Katrina Evans – 1^st place winner (English)
Denebe Josiane – 1^st place winner (French)
Jessica Nicholas – 1^st place winner (Indigenous)
Abigail Smith – Runner Up

Each contest winner will receive a $150 prize, while the runner-up will be awarded $75, and all recipients will also receive a framed certificate. Additionally, winners will be invited to read their essays at the LCNB Gala Literacy Dinner, which will take place this fall at the Delta Fredericton.

Literacy is crucial for the future of New Brunswick, according to Literacy Coalition President Brent Melanson. He says that “at a time when literacy skills are increasingly critical for survival and participation in society, our work to support lifelong learning for children, youth and adults has never been more important”.

“New Brunswick Literacy Day is an occasion to acknowledge the triumphs that many New Brunswickers have had.” says Lynda Homer, Executive Director of the LCNB. “We need to celebrate the remarkable individuals who are making learning a priority in their lives, and the extraordinary adult literacy educators who are helping them to achieve their goals”.

The Literacy Coalition of New Brunswick provides leadership to advance literacy, lifelong learning, and essential skills for all citizens through partnerships and collaboration with government, educational institutions, business, labour, community organizations and individuals.
For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact:

Executive Director
Tel.: 506.457.1227                                                                               
Email: lcnb@nbliteracy.ca