Burnaby Neighbourhood House: 4460 Beresford Street, Burnaby, BC, V5H 0B8
Literacy Outreach Coordinator: 604-562-3447
literacynow@burnabynh.ca

Multilingual Literacy

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Multilingualism is an important part of life in Canada. According to the 2016 census, 58% of Burnaby residents have a mother tongue that is neither English nor French. People in multilingual families in Canada can face challenges in developing English language skills while maintaining their home language.

Resources:

Tips For Raising A Multilingual Child

21 Insightful Tips to Raise a Trilingual Child

Burnaby Public Library’s Books on Raising Bilingual or Multilingual Children

Burnaby Public Library’s Bilingual Books for Kids

Books in Different Languages at the Burnaby Public Library

Global Storybooks Portal