Equitable Access to Reading Project
Funded by the Government of Canada, the Equitable Access to Reading Project (EARP) is dedicated to increasing the availability of high-quality, alternate format reading materials. Over the next two years, we’ll be curating a collection of 2,500 STEM and STEAM books for Grade K-12 readers who are low vision, blind, or have print disabilities.
At the heart of this initiative is a shared commitment to equity, inclusion, and access in STEM education, ensuring that every learner, regardless of ability, identity, or learning style, can fully participate and thrive.
Feature Author Series
A core part of the Equitable Access to Reading Project is our Feature Author Series, where we’ll be highlighting authors who are bringing STEM to life through literature. Their books will be showcased in our national repository of alternate format reading materials, reaching educators and institutions across Canada and becoming part of a legacy of inclusive STEM learning.
Many publishing houses allow nonprofits, like ours, to adapt books for accessibility purposes — yours may too! Submit your book to the Feature Author Series here.
Do You Want to Get Involved?
Fill out this form if you’d like to submit your STEM book to the EARP collection and be highlighted in our Feature Author Series!
You can also stay tuned to EARP updates by subscribing to our newsletter.
If you have questions about EARP or the Feature Author Series, feel free to reach out to SCWIST’s Senior Manager of Youth Engagement, Ezgi Dundar-Tekkaya: [email protected].
Email SCWIST’s Senior Manager of Youth Engagement, Ezgi Dundar-Tekkaya, to learn more about how you can get involved: [email protected].
If you want to stay tuned to EARP updates or attend upcoming events in our Feature Author Series, subscribe to our newsletter!
If you want to stay tuned to EARP updates or attend upcoming events in our Feature Author Series, subscribe to our newsletter!
If you’re interested in learning how you can get involved with EARP, email SCWIST’s Senior Manager of Youth Engagement, Ezgi Dundar-Tekkaya: [email protected].
Upcoming Events
April 22nd: I Am River
Join us from across Canada on Earth Day for a special Feature Author event with Naomi Fliss and Emanuelle Gelber, authors of I Am River! Get your FREE tickets here.
This thoughtful and beautifully illustrated story about the Saint Lawrence River encourages readers to think about their connection to water, the environment, and the natural world.
During the event, Naomi and Ema will share the inspiration behind the book, their creative process, and the environmental themes woven throughout the story.
- Cost: FREE
- When: April 22 • 12 – 1 PM EST
- Where: Virtual – Zoom
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