Sow the seeds of knowledge from the pages of a book.

- In the context of students' learning methods being heavily influenced by the digital environment, the provincial education sector has identified bringing books back into students' reading habits in schools as an effective way to help students access sustainable knowledge and develop self-learning abilities.

Library staff at Lien Hoi Ethnic Boarding Primary and Secondary School (Diem He commune) arrange books in the library to serve students who come to read.

Practical teaching and learning experience shows that only when books are directly linked to lessons and the specific learning needs of students does reading become a habit and realize its value. Based on this requirement, during the implementation of the Reading Culture Development Project for the period 2021–2025, the provincial education sector reorganized the distribution of books in schools to be closer to teaching and learning activities. School libraries were strengthened, classroom bookshelves and reading corners were established right in the classroom, so that books accompany daily lessons.

In many educational institutions, libraries are no longer simply places for borrowing and returning materials, but have become open learning spaces. Teachers guide students in finding materials related to lesson topics, reading to expand their knowledge, preparing for lessons, and completing major assignments. According to Ms. Lieu Thi Thu Hien, a librarian at the Provincial Ethnic Boarding High School, when students are allowed to choose books themselves and share what they have read, they become more proactive in accessing knowledge, know how to ask questions, and connect the knowledge in the books with the lessons in class. Reading, therefore, is not separate from class time, but becomes an integral part of the learning process.

In the province, there are currently over 400 schools from primary to high school, all of which maintain libraries to serve teaching and learning. Many schools have proactively renovated their reading spaces, shifting from traditional libraries to green and friendly library models, attracting students to read books during recess and after school hours. In many schools, each library is equipped with over 1,000 books, arranged by age group, helping students easily access and maintain a reading habit.

Along with the school library system, the Provincial Library plays a crucial role as a common learning resource for schools and students. Currently, the Provincial Library manages over 205,000 books with more than 50,000 titles; nearly 5,900 new books will be added in 2025 alone. Statistics show that in 2025, the entire library system served over 94,000 readers, mainly students, with over 214,000 books circulated. These figures demonstrate that students' access to books has become more substantial and closely linked to their ongoing learning needs.

To create momentum and maintain students' interest in reading, activities in response to Vietnam's Book and Reading Culture Day are organized in a way that connects with schools and learning. Instead of introducing books in the traditional way, many schools organize book sharing sessions by subject and topic, creating a space for students to exchange, introduce, and critique the content they have read. Vi Hong Anh, a student in class 12A1 at Chi Lang High School, shared: "When reading is linked to the general learning activities of the class and the school, students find it easier to maintain the habit and clearly see the impact of reading on their academic results."

The shift in students' approach to books is clearly demonstrated in the 2025 Reading Culture Ambassador Contest, which received nearly 30,000 entries from students of all levels. Many entries showed their ability to think critically, appreciate, and propose practical solutions for integrating books into their learning lives. Of the 37 entries that won provincial-level awards, 2 were selected to participate at the national level, reflecting the genuine quality of linking reading with developing learning skills. The cultivation of knowledge through books is also being implemented early in primary school through the 2025 "Children's Book Promotion and Introduction" contest, organized by the Provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism with the theme "The Book I Love," which attracted 12 teams and over 200 students, laying the foundation for reading habits from the early years of schooling.

In disadvantaged areas, students' access to books continues to expand through mobile library vehicles. In 2025, the Provincial Library organized 40 service trips to schools, delivering books to over 10,000 students, circulating nearly 25,000 books and newspapers; and maintaining 75 book circulation points, including 6 newly opened ones. Bringing books directly to schools and classrooms has contributed to narrowing the knowledge access gap between regions.

Practical experience from schools shows that cultivating knowledge through books is not a short-term endeavor. When books are placed in the right context within the learning environment, reading gradually becomes an integral part of the learning process, helping students develop self-learning habits and proactively access knowledge. Through these specific methods, books are contributing to building a foundation for each student's long-term learning.

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