Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Reads is a new campus-wide initiative that encourages students, staff, faculty and alumni to read outside the classroom and engage with contemporary Canadian stories as a catalyst for conversation and connection. Modelled after CBC’s highly successful program, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Reads will highlight five shortlisted titles that speak to current conversations about sustainability – each represented by a Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ student champion – leading to a public debate, campus-wide vote and author visit to celebrate the winning Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Reads title.
This year’s campaign asks readers to engage with titles that help us reimagine our relationship to the land:
Throughout the year, the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ community will also have opportunities to attend reading parties, book talks, film screenings and community workshops that expand on themes from the shortlisted books. The campaign kicks off with a Reading Party on Monday, September 22 at 6 pm in the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Chapel, co-hosted with .
For the Reading Party, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ and U of T students, and Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ staff, faculty and alumni who register for a ticket and attend the event will receive a choice of the shortlisted titles at the door from Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ (while supplies last). The Reading Party will feature silent reading time, opportunities for social connection and a community book swap, plus all new Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Reads swag. You can .
Stay up-to-date with upcoming Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Reads events on the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ website and on !
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