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Read to become free
The joy of reading is much more than a simple pastime: it is a powerful engine of empowerment for children. When a child reads for pleasure, they develop their curiosity, confidence, and ability to think for themselves. Books provide them with words to understand the world, express their ideas, and imagine other possibilities. By cultivating a love of reading from a young age, we pave the way for autonomy, critical thinking, and inner freedom—essential foundations for growing, learning, and fully engaging in society.
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Who are we
Jeunesse Lecture Québec is a non-profit organization that works to promote the joy of reading among children and young people throughout Quebec.
Together with families, schools and community groups, we develop initiatives that make reading accessible, meaningful and engaging.
Our commitment
At Jeunesse Lecture Québec, our actions aim to:
Reading is great!
Reading is great! is our flagship project aimed at encouraging the adoption of regular and sustainable reading habits among students in Quebec.
Focused on autonomy, regularity, and the pleasure of reading, the project encourages young people to integrate reading into their daily lives. Through simple and motivating tools like the Reading Passport, students track their progress, take on fun challenges, and develop a sense of pride in their reading journey.
Lire • Grandir • Comprendre • Imaginer • S’exprimer • Devenir libre •