Get Excited for National Science Reading Day!

Hey readers,

As part of Science Literacy Week 2020, Owlkids has partnered with the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to present the National Science Reading Day contest!

To enter, simply devote part of the day on September 22, 23, or 24 to science reading. Then head to the contest page (where you can finds lots of great reading suggestions!) to enter your classroom or personal information. Finally, share your reading list or photos from the day.

There is $3,000 in prizes to be won! NSERC is giving away four classroom prizes filled with magazines, books, and an $100 Indigo gift card. Five individual winners will also receive a prize pack filled with magazine and books.

Get excited about National Science Reading Day with Chirp editor Jackie and see what she’s reading here!

Contest starts September 23.

Click here for full rules and regulations.

Happy reading!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

The October Issue is Here!

Hi readers,

The October issue is full of PRETEND fun! Check it out soon on newsstands or in your mailbox!

Get back in the School Spirit with Chirp and the Richmond Hill Public Library!

Hi readers,

On September 12, Owlkids and the Richmond Hill Public Library are hosting an online event full of school-themed activities, including video stories read by Owlkids authors and an appearance by me and Chirp! Hope you can make it to this fun event!

For more info, check out the RHPS page here.

See you there!

— Jackie

The September issue is here!

Hi everyone,

School might look a little different this year, but whether you are learning from home, school, or in a daycare, there is something for you in this issue of Chirp! This SCHOOL issue will get your brain ready to learn!

Happy National Tell A Joke Day!

Hey readers,

Happy National Tell A Joke Day! Tell your family or friends some funny jokes today!

What does one volcano say to the other?
I Lava You!

Why do we never tell jokes about pizza?
They’re too cheesy!

Why didn’t the lamp sink?
It was too light!

How did the barbershop win the race?
He knew a short cut!

What do cats eat for breakfast?
Mice Krispies!

Enjoy and have a great day!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com