Writer Nguyen Nhat Anh interacts with readers - Photo: HO LAM
On the morning of April 21, within the framework of the 3rd Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day, an exchange with writer Nguyen Nhat Anh took place at the main stage of Cong Xa Paris Square (District 1).
Writer Nguyen Nhat Anh is the reading culture ambassador of Ho Chi Minh City in 2024. Many readers of all ages attended the exchange with him.
Going to the bookstore is like going to heaven
To inspire a love of reading in children, writer Nguyen Nhat Anh believes that there needs to be resonance, coming from many sides.
"In the family, if parents care about their children's reading or if parents love reading, that passion will automatically be passed on to their children.
Book festivals like this also play an important role in promoting reading," he shared.
On special occasions, adults can also buy books as gifts for children.
Building more libraries in remote areas is also a way to help children have closer access to books.
Writer Nguyen Nhat Anh said: "As a writer, we try to write well and attractively to attract readers to the book.
That is the work we do every day. Each side, in their role, will contribute to creating a connection between books and young readers."
He told readers about the first time he stepped into a bookstore and learned that there was a place in the world that had so many books:
"I felt like I was entering a magnificent, majestic, and extremely sacred temple. I just walked around cautiously, not daring to breathe heavily.
I felt the happiness at that moment was like when I set foot in heaven.
As for young people in big cities, there are more bookstores and more book festivals, so I believe their happiness is much greater than that of previous generations."
Uncle Anh is an idol
One of the messages of the 3rd Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day is "read good books, buy real books".
Writer Nguyen Nhat Anh takes pictures with readers - Photo: HO LAM
The story of fake books and real books is still mentioned a lot. Writer Nguyen Nhat Anh is one of the names that often has fake books.
Confiding to readers, he shared: "Books play a special role in human life.
Although they are both material products, what makes books different from sandals or cars is that they also carry spiritual value.
Therefore, if you read fake books, the value will be greatly reduced.
Writer Nguyen Nhat Anh jokingly said: "I think the way to end a relationship quickly is to give your lover a fake book on his or her birthday."
During the exchange, young readers also asked writer Nguyen Nhat Anh many questions about his writings and inspiration for writing books.
Reader Do Ngoc Uyen is a teacher in charge of taking her students on a tour of the book street. Sharing with Tuoi Tre Online, she said she was very happy to have seen writer Nguyen Nhat Anh in real life.
"Uncle Anh has been my idol since I was little. I love reading and her books have been my close friends since childhood until now" - Uyen shared.
Spreading reading culture to navy soldiers
On April 21, Brigade 101, Naval Region 4 organized activities in response to the 3rd Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day in 2024.
Naval officers and soldiers read books everywhere, from their living quarters, living rooms, Ho Chi Minh rooms, libraries, training grounds, or technical areas during breaks...
Brigade 101 has also established 11 offline reading groups based on the departments, battalions and affiliated companies, with a staff of 20 to 100 officers and soldiers.
Reading time is focused on the evening hours from 20:00 to 20:35 from Tuesday to Thursday and two weekends off.
The guards were excited to choose good books - Photo: LE HUU MUI
In addition, 7 online reading groups were established, mainly involving professional officers and soldiers.
The entire Brigade renewed 5 book propaganda slogans and 15 propaganda banners. Built 4 quality book introduction videos to promote the unit.
The main activities of Brigade 101 this year focus on: Strengthening the system of books, signs of the reading room, Ho Chi Minh room, Brigade Library. Organizing propaganda of good books on centralized internal loudspeakers.
Besides, we organize book rotation and strengthen bookcases. We organize decoration and arrange book models to celebrate the anniversary of Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day on April 21.
According to the representative of the 101st Naval Brigade, the activities in response to Book Day and reading culture help officers and soldiers in the brigade clearly see the benefits of reading, thereby helping officers and soldiers access more new and diverse information, promoting the movement of reading, research, and raising political, social and military awareness.
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