Episode 7 - Fostering Youth Literacies through Media Arts, Creative Writing and the Diversity of Literacy

Every two weeks our hosts  Jaimie Cudmore and Chris Shee from Literacy Quebec explore topics around community building, lifelong learning and literacy for English-speakers in Quebec. Want to help out with the podcast? Have a story you want to share? Contact us at [email protected] or call our office (514) 508-6805 or  Toll-Free: 1-855-890-1587  On this week’s episode, we discuss Fostering Youth Literacies through Media Arts, Creative Writing and the Diversity of Literacy!  Larissa Andrusyshyn from the Quebec Writers Federation through their Writers in the Community program talks about her outstanding work helping youth in Quebec navigate life through using creative writing and poetry for expression. Learn more about the impact Larissa is having by reading this zine she collaborated on with her young students - "Welcome to Afterthought" Michelle from Quebec City Reading Council (QCRC) spoke with us about the Diversity that is Literacy and not only the services which QCRC offer, but how teachers of literacy can better interact with people, not just through technology, but by building face to face trusting relationships. The episode ends with upcoming member events from across Quebec: Gaspésie Literacy Council - Environmental at the Library June 15 and Gaspé World War One and World War Two - Generations Sacrificed June 19 Yamaska Literacy Council - French Conversation June 19, Technology for Learning June 20, Workshop: Learning to Breathe and Move June 21 The Learning Exchange (Laval) - Celebration Event June 18 South Shore Reading Council - Mother Goose Program