Exchange with poet Nguyen Quang Thieu - "From Reading to Writing - Journey of Language Development"

A special cultural event for parents and book lovers is about to take place in Ho Chi Minh City. On December 5, 2025, in the cozy space of Fahasa Tan Dinh Bookstore (389 Hai Ba Trung Street, Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City), readers will have the opportunity to directly interact with poet Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers Association to discuss the topic "From Reading to Writing - The Journey of Language Development".

Accompany your child during language development

At the event, poet Nguyen Quang Thieu will discuss with readers and parents the issue of reading culture today. Why are children less and less interested in books? How are children's language and imagination affected by the digital environment and modern life, and how can we build sustainable reading habits right from the stage when children form linguistic thinking?

Poet Nguyen Quang Thieu will share his experiences and methods to turn reading into fun, turning reading time into "golden hours" to connect families.

With experience in writing, researching literature and many years of working in the field of developing reading culture, poet Nguyen Quang Thieu will bring new but practical perspectives, helping parents understand their role in accompanying their children through the pages of books.

The highlight of the exchange session is the practical suggestions for parents. Poet Nguyen Quang Thieu will share experiences and methods to turn reading into fun: Instruct parents on how to choose books suitable for their age and interests, turning reading time into "golden hours" to connect the family; Develop writing skills: Encourage children to express their thoughts and feelings through writing diaries and writing short stories.

Papelucho (Marcela Paz) – The Power of Imagination and Freedom

To clearly demonstrate the encouragement for children to write their own stories and record their worldview , the event will introduce to readers the Papelucho series by Marcela Paz, a famous Chilean female writer.

The 12-volume Papelucho series tells everyday stories from Papelucho's innocent and sophisticated perspective.

The Papelucho series consists of 12 volumes, telling everyday stories from the innocent and delicate perspective of Papelucho - a mischievous but humorous 8-year-old Chilean boy, full of imagination, rich in emotions and a kind heart. He records all his thoughts, experiences and secrets in his diary, from which he forms a classic children's literature work, warmly welcomed in Chile and many other countries.

Author Marcela Paz has created a character that is not stereotypical, the ideal of “good child, good student” but is as real as any other child in real life, who knows how to be angry, knows how to argue, but always longs to be loved and understood. The special thing about Papelucho is the diary form, close, easy to read, inspiring children to write their own stories.

With a lively, natural and unpretentious writing style, Papelucho has made many readers exclaim: “I feel like I am reading the diary of a real child”. The series promises to open up a familiar world, where childhood is seen as it really is, children’s thoughts are respected, and at the same time become an inspirational companion of Vietnamese children.

The Papelucho series is a wonderful example of how, when children are encouraged to freely write and imagine in their own words, they can create authentic and vivid stories.

In particular, on this occasion, the first three volumes of the Papelucho series have also been available at the Fahasa Bookstore system since November 28, 2025. Parents and children can visit the Fahasa Bookstore system to start an inspiring and memorable reading journey together and update the progress of the release of all 12 volumes.

A meaningful event for families and book lovers

Through the conversation with poet Nguyen Quang Thieu, we believe that this event is not only an exchange, but also an opportunity for us to re-evaluate the importance of nurturing the soul and language of future generations through the pages of books.

Children will enter the world of Papelucho - an innocent, mischievous 8-year-old Chilean boy who loves reading and taking notes.

In addition to the exchange activities, the organizers also arranged a game area for children. They will enter the world of Papelucho - an 8-year-old boy, innocent, mischievous, with a love for reading and taking notes. Here, they will be suggested and challenged with their observation, memory and judgment skills through the journey "Decoding Papelucho's Diary". With interesting challenges and many attractive gifts, this will definitely be a meaningful festival, creating opportunities for parents and children to explore together, together to preserve happy moments.

The event promises to attract a large number of parents, book lovers and those working in culture and education .

The exchange takes place from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, December 5, 2025 at Fahasa Tan Dinh Bookstore (1st floor, 387 - 389 Hai Ba Trung Street, Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City).

Poet Nguyen Quang Thieu (born in 1957 in Hanoi) is currently the President of the Vietnam Writers Association, term X (2020-2025). He is considered one of the versatile writers, and at the same time a typical face of the generation of pioneering, innovative poets in Vietnamese literature.

With a diverse writing career, Nguyen Quang Thieu has left a deep mark in many genres such as poetry, short stories, novels, with outstanding works such as the poetry collection "The Insomnia of Fire" (won the Vietnam Writers Association Award in 1993) and the novel "Mustard Flower Season by the River",... His works are not only lyrical and philosophical about human fate and the countryside, but also highly international (awarded the Korean Chang Won International Literature Award in 2018). In addition to the above awards, Nguyen Quang Thieu has also received more than 20 other literary awards at home and abroad.

As Chairman of the Vietnam Writers' Association, poet Nguyen Quang Thieu has been contributing to strongly promoting activities to professionally promote Vietnamese literature to the world, along with encouraging the spirit of independent creativity and open thinking among young writers.

Source: https://cand.com.vn/Chuyen-dong-van-hoa/giao-luu-cung-nha-tho-nguyen-quang-thieu-tu-doc-den-viet-hanh-trinh-phat-trien-ngon-ngu-i789804/