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READ IN Week 2026—Let Stories Soar!

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

From October 5–9, schools across the Division will celebrate READ IN Week. This year’s theme is Let Stories Soar, which celebrates how stories open our minds to new worlds and unforgettable adventures.

Whether it’s alone, with a friend or together as a class, reading happens in so many ways. From hardcovers to audiobooks, from recipes to comic books, the possibilities are endless!

READ IN Week has been running for over 35 years to help instill the love of reading in Edmontonians and people in the surrounding area.

Getting involved 

Anyone can participate in READ IN Week! In previous years, we’ve welcomed athletes, politicians, authors, journalists, parents, students and community members to classes across the city. 

Guest readers are welcome at participating schools for both in-person and virtual readings. To find a class, we encourage you to contact a school directly.

Share about your READ IN Week

We want to see all the fun you have during READ IN Week! Follow along on the READ IN Week social media accounts (Instagram and Facebook). Tag your photos and experiences on social media with #ReadInWeek and #UNESCOLearningCity.

More information 

For more information about READ IN Week, including tips on how to read aloud, head to the READ IN website. 

READ IN Week Edmonton partners include:

• Centre for Family Literacy
• Concordia University of Edmonton
• Conseil scolaire Centre-Nord
• Edmonton Catholic Schools
• Edmonton Public Library
• Edmonton Public Schools
• The King’s University
• MacEwan University
• NorQuest College
• University of Alberta