Reading should be a daily habit.

Books are an inexhaustible source of knowledge for humanity and have a direct influence on people's lives. Each book covers different topics and fields, but all aim to provide readers with new knowledge and human values. However, as society develops and social media and information technology emerge, readers, especially young people, are no longer interested in reading books.

The Provincial Library's "Mobile Library" vehicles visited schools during the 2022-2023 school year.

I recall that in April 2023, Bui Thi Xuan High School ( Ho Chi Minh City) changed its method of punishing students. Instead of writing a self-criticism report or performing community service, students who committed offenses were required to read a book from the school's library and write a reflection. This form of punishment attracted considerable public attention at the time.

Regular and age-appropriate reading helps students unlock their knowledge.

The students selected for the "reading and writing reviews" program are those who have violated numerous school rules and regulations and require a specific punishment to help them learn from their mistakes and correct their behavior. They are required to sit quietly and read for 45 minutes, and then have two days to complete and submit their reviews to the school. Ultimately, the punishment aims to help students recognize their wrongdoings and change in a positive direction. As a result, even the students who were punished found this new approach appealing. They also learned about the school's many excellent books, enriching their knowledge base and gradually developing a habit of reading.

Students read books at the school's Green Library.

With the curriculum becoming increasingly complex and students being drawn to computer screens, games, and entertainment after school, improving reading culture remains a challenging endeavor. According to a survey by the Publishing Department ( Ministry of Information and Communications ), the average Vietnamese person reads only 2.8 books and 7.07 newspapers per year, significantly lower than in other countries in the region and the world. Another report from the Library Department (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) shows that 26% of people do not read at all, 44% occasionally pick up a book to read, and only 30% read regularly. Library users account for approximately 8-10% of the population. These statistics indicate that the reading habits of Vietnamese people have not yet been firmly established. We still lack the appropriate reading habits and skills, and primarily read on a whim.

Every year, on "Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day" (April 21st), we see numerous programs and book exhibitions launched and organized in localities and schools. These activities have, to some extent, raised awareness among the entire political system and all segments of the population about the role and importance of books in social life. However, to cultivate a love of books, the habit of reading must be maintained daily and regularly.

The new school year has been underway for a month, and we hope that the green libraries in schools will be quickly reactivated and that there will be reading promotion sessions for students. Along with that, training should be organized for school library administrators and staff to improve their library skills, making the libraries more effective and creating more interest and attraction for students to participate in reading books and newspapers. Furthermore, schools should organize reading promotion activities such as book introductions, storytelling competitions based on books, themed storytelling, presentations of written and drawn works based on books, and awarding prizes to students who read many books…

No matter how developed society becomes, or how other methods of information storage evolve, preserving books and understanding their importance will contribute to a more civilized society. Therefore, we should strive to cultivate and enjoy reading as a form of recreation each day to make life more fulfilling.

Source: https://baobinhthuan.com.vn/doc-sach-phai-la-thoi-quen-thuong-nhat-112377.html