Word-Play: Reading in the City

Word-Play: Reading in the City operates literacy programs that help children and adults across Toronto develop reading skills and a love of books. The organization delivers tutoring, book clubs, and reading workshops in schools, libraries, and community centers throughout the city. Word-Play focuses on reaching students who struggle with literacy and adults seeking to improve their reading abilities, recognizing that strong reading skills are foundational to education and employment. The charity pairs volunteers with learners for one-on-one instruction and creates group programs that make reading engaging and accessible. By connecting people with books and trained mentors, Word-Play works to reduce literacy gaps and build confidence in readers of all ages and backgrounds in the Toronto area.