Sharing our
Success Story
The Great Read-Along is a collective movement to support
young people who learn differently.
On October 22, 2026, let’s come together to reach
6,000,000 minutes of shared reading across Canada.
Wakefield Brewster, professional poet, spoken word artist, and literacy advocate, ambassador of The Great Read-Along.
What’s The Great Read-Along?
In Canada, nearly one in five students has a learning disability. This lifelong challenge impacts every aspect of their life and their families. Their future is our future. That’s why it is urgent to engage the public around a national movement to support these individuals and break down barriers to their success.
The joy of reading is a powerful driver of educational success. Research tells us that fostering a love of reading from an early age helps to mitigate the impact of learning challenges.
The Challenge
On October 22, 2026, let’s all read across Canada. Together, let’s reach 6,000,000 minutes of shared reading!
What it's all about?
The Great Read-Along is a simple, accessible, collective challenge: spend a few minutes reading, in a group or with your family, to support young people facing learning challenges.
When you register, you choose a reading duration (15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes) and contribute to a shared goal: reaching 6,000,000 minutes of shared reading.
Read what you love: novels, comic books, audiobooks or children’s picture books. The important thing is to read together, and enjoy it.
Every minute of reading supports a movement bigger than yourself: a tangible action to encourage the educational success of young people who learn differently.
Each registration adds minutes to the collective counter, which is updated daily.
How to Participate
1. Sign up
In class, as a family, with friends or on your own!
2. Read
On October 22, 2026, read what you love, wherever you want, at a time that works for you.
3. Share
Share your thoughts, favourites or what you learned.
Join the challenge and help grow the stack of books!
Why Participate
Because a simple moment of reading can have a major impact.
By joining The Great
Read-Along, you will:
- Support young people facing learning challenges.
- Celebrate the joy of reading and harness the power of words.
- Take part in a collective movement across Canada.
- Access exclusive, fun and inspiring activities.
Reading becomes a social, supportive and accessible act for everyone.
Activities for Teachers and Their Classes
Give your students a unique reading experience with these free resources:
Activity Kit – Elementary School
Activity Kit – Secondary School
Temporary Digital Space
Participation Prizes for Classes
Prizes: two $250 gift cards from Booksellers
Activities for Families and Adults
Make this day a meaningful and enriching shared experience with these free resources:
For families: this kit offers fun and inspiring ideas for experiencing The Great Read-Along as a family.
For adults: the activity kit for adult groups contains everything you need to create an enjoyable moment with friends or co-workers.
The kit will be sent to you by email following your registration.
Contribute in Another Way
Can’t participate on October 22? Want to do more? Here’s how you can support young people experiencing learning challenges:
Make a Donation
By supporting the mission of the Learning Disabilities Association of Canada, you help us to:
- continue our efforts to support young people who learn differently;
- expand our services to help more families, teachers and students;
- contribute to building an inclusive education system where every child can pave their own path to success.
Share the Initiative
Spread the word about the challenge within your networks, groups or community. A single share can inspire a class, a family or a co-worker.
FAQs
Who can participate?
Can I register my entire school?
Do we have to read exactly on October 22?
Is it free?
What's included in the activity kits?
What do you do with registration data?