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Find out which organizations have been named 2026 book sale proceeds recipients, and how they're helping Calgary children to become joyful readers.

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Is ‘more reading’ on your list for spring? Or do you just love the sight of a child with their nose in a book? The Calgary Reads Big Book Sale 2026 is kicking off...

Find out how proceeds from the 2025 sale are getting kids the books, reading support and advocacy they need to become confident learners.

Find out which  aisles Calgary writer Natalie Sue heads to, what it was like happening upon her own book last year and how she supports book access  year round.

(Updated for '26) Collecting and donating books for Calgary Reads Big Book Sale is even more fun when you do it as a team!

Here is our book drive guide and kit!

The magic of reading abounds this time of year. So, we asked a few Calgary Reads Big Book Sale friends about their favourite storybooks to read in December.

How can you help spread the joy of reading at home and in community this season? We’ve got 6 simple, burst-your-heart ideas for acts of book do-goodery.

As we celebrate International Literacy Day on September 8, we're sharing all the ways to celebrate and inspire reading all month long, and beyond.

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Building on Literary Kaleidoscope’s 30 years of books, lively discussion and impact, Big Book Club is taking this community of readers and its rich conversations forward. If you’re new to this wonderfully welcoming and eclectic group, what makes Big Book Club so special, and why might you want to give it a try this September?

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