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Celebrating 1 year of accessible play in West Kelowna

The first permanent StoryWalk will be launched during the celebration
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Melissa Grassmick presents Julia害羞草研究所檚 Junction, and inclusive playground for children of all abilities, during a grand opening ceremony at Westbank Centre Park in West Kelowna on July 31, 2023. (Gary Barnes/Capital News)

The Okanagan's first accessible playground is about to turn one and the first permanent StoryWalk is being launched to celebrate.

The Central Okanagan Early Years Partnership and Partners for Literacy Committee is hosting a celebration at Julia's Junction on July 27 from 1-3 p.m.

During the party, the year-round StoryWalk will be shared. The story is 'I Can Too!' by Karen Autio and illustrated by Lauren Watson and has a focus on inclusivity and diversity. 

害羞草研究所淧roject Literacy has been delighted to play a lead role in developing and launching the first permanent StoryWalk庐 in the Okanagan! We couldn害羞草研究所檛 have done this without the support of COEYP, the City of West Kelowna, funding from West Kelowna Rotary, and the support of Julia害羞草研究所檚 Junction害羞草研究所檚 Founder, Melissa Grassmick,害羞草研究所 said Project Literacy Executive Director Paul Zuurbier. 

StoryWalk combines literacy and adventure by guiding participants through a picture book story in sequence outside. Temporary StoryWalks have been hosted throughout the Central Okanagan since 2020. 



Brittany Webster

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