I am delighted to announce the upcoming celebration of "Reading is Fun Week" in our beautiful territory, which will take place from Monday, October 9 to Friday, October 13, 2023, under the inspiring theme, "Reimagining Reading Beyond the Book." This week represents our unwavering commitment to enhancing the literacy skills of our students and fostering a lifelong love for reading.

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture would like to thank all schools, students, media houses, organisations, and wider community for a successful 2021 Reading is Fun Week.

The public is invited to listen to this year’s Reading is Fun Week story time readings on local media sites as well as the Ministry of Education’s Facebook Page @VISCHOOLS.

Mrs. H. Lynden Smith is featured as she was presented with the Ministry of Education's Literacy Award during the opening ceremony for ‘Reading is Fun Week’ on Sunday, October 10. Mrs. Smith who introduced ‘Reading is Fun Week’ in 1992 and other projects over the years was honoured for her contribution to literacy and reading in the Virgin Islands.

The public is notified that Reading is Fun Week will be observed from October 10 to 16 under the theme, “Reading Transforms”.