Our Story

Rita Cox speaks at PPR's 2013 AGM and introduced by PPR Learner (Photo: Erin Hatfield)

​Parkdale Project Read (PPR) was founded by Dr. Rita Cox, a renowned storyteller, community activist, and former Head Librarian at the Parkdale library.

PPR began as a volunteer-driven program operating out of the Parkdale branch of the Toronto Public Library, with volunteer tutors meeting with learners every week to work on reading and writing.

Learn more: Rita Cox: Tells The Story of Parkdale Project Read

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