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The Reading Bear Society organizes buddy reading visits to Vancouver schools to encourage early literacy and intergenerationa ... l mentorship. Each child is given a special teddy bear that acts as a reading partner to encourage children to practice reading at home. We are volunteer-run and supported by parents, principals, teachers, students, academics and community partners. We believe that intergenerational mentoring across communities provides an invaluable means for building compassion, strengthening empathy, and improving lifelong learning and health outcomes. read more