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Congratulations to the winners of our Launch this year! We had a number of phenomenal entries, and thank everyone who put their school’s name forward. We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without the continued support of our literacy community through your teachers, librarians, and administrative staff who care so much about encouragingRead More →

Consider hosting the 2026 Willow Awards Gala this spring! It’s a wonderful, exciting way to involve the whole school in celebrating great Canadian books, meeting authors and promoting reading! Look on our Gala page for videos, photos of previous Galas and how you can apply. A liaison from the Willow Board will help with anyRead More →

Each fall, we ask people to share the ways in which they will promote Willow reading in their school or library communities throughout the year. We hold a “Launch Contest” and every person who sends us their ideas and/or photos is entered in a draw for book prizes. Your school or library could win aRead More →

Our Annual General Meeting will be held on September 13th, 2025, starting at 9:00 am on zoom. Use our contact form to send us an email and we will share the link with you! Everyone is welcome! If your are interested in literacy promotion in Saskatchewan, please consider getting involved in The Willows! We are lookingRead More →

Shining Willow Award winner Jessika von Innerebner for That’s My Sweater Diamond Willow Award winner Gordon Korman for The Superteacher Project Snow Willow Award winner Christina Kilbourne for 40 Days in Hicksville Congratulations to all and a huge thank you to the staff and students of Macdonald School in Stockholm, Saskatchewan for a wonderful gala presentation! If you weren’t able toRead More →