Friesens helps students mark I Love to Read Month

Throughout February, 1,000 youth across the region got a copy of Owl, written by Kara Griffin and illustrated by K. Shawn Larson, courtesy of Friesens Corporation. The Altona business donated the books in honour of I Love to Read Month and also had its employees stop by Gr. 2 classrooms to read the book for the kids. The picture book tells the story of a young boy, his grandfather, and an owl calling out to them in the night. “As the 2026 I Love to Read Month book, Owl encouraged participation, curiosity, and imagination—values that reflect why Friesens remains committed to promoting reading,” company reps say. “Books connect generations, build empathy, and open doors to learning, and Friesens is honoured to help put meaningful stories into the hands of readers across Canada.”