East Carling Public School has introduced a book vending machine that is stocked with books by Indigenous authors. The book vending machine was provided through Start2Finish’s Indigenous Literacy Enhancement Project, which is focused on supporting youth in Grades 1 to 8 from Indigenous and diverse communities across Canada. The machine is intended to make reading more accessible and engaging by letting students select and keep books of their choice. “This new book vending machine will give students and families greater access to books that reflect Indigenous voices, paving the way for a lifelong love of reading and understanding of Indigenous history and experiences in Canada,” said East Carling Principal Susanne Young. “We are excited to see how the project will strengthen literacy and belonging in our wonderfully diverse school community for years to come.”
