"It is really exciting news for all of us," [Angeline Ramkissoon] said recently. "This can carry us such a long way to promoting all our literacy plans."

"The majority of it will be spent on books," she said, adding, "All the students really thrive on hands-on activities ... We'll be looking at taped books for some of our kids."

"We are making an investment in the future of our children," said Heather Reisman, CEO of Indigo Books and Music Inc. "Early literacy is the basis of self-esteem and a clear indicator of future success.