23 June, 1998

Nada Beardsley Literacy Award
for Canterbury Public Library

Canterbury Public Library has received the Nada Beardsley Literacy Award for its highly successful Books For Babies Project.

Books for Babies Project:

• is a scheme whereby a package containing a board book, information about the importance of reading, and a library enrolment form is delivered to every new baby in Christchurch, and its parents.
• has been operating since 1990
• since its inception, around 40,000 packs have been distributed.

The Nada Beardsley Award:

• This Award is made in recognition of an individual or individuals who have made a significant contribution to literacy in Canterbury.
• It is named after Nada Beardsley, a former District Reading Advisor for Canterbury who was also responsible for developing LARIC (Later
• Reading In Service Course), who died in 1989.
• The Award is administered by the Canterbury Reading Association

Contact: Bill Nagelkerke

Children's and Young Adult Services Co-ordinator

Canterbury Public Library