"I have been participating in the book fair since I was a child. This year is the 20th edition, so I want to come and see it." From a child who loved reading as a child to a father who now takes his children to study, as a "hardcore fan" of the Shanghai Book Fair, Mr. Ji still Be inspired by the "Power of Reading" at the Shanghai Book Fair.
html On August 14, the 2024 Shanghai Book Fair and "Bookish China" Shanghai Week kicked off. Readers gather, and the fragrance of books spreads far and wide. A large number of new book launches, reader meetings, lectures by famous speakers... Shanghai, a learning-oriented "people's city", is once again immersed in reading.
In the "Shanghai Xuhui" area of the "Shanghai Release" booth (e1-31), Xujiahui Academy and Xuhui District Media Center jointly set up an exhibition. A series of check-in activities and book displays allowed readers to get to know Xuhui through interaction and read. Experience the cultural customs of Xuhui District. Mr. Ji wrote a message with the label "Shanghai Released Shanghai Xuhui" at the scene, congratulating the book fair and "Shanghai Xuhui" on getting better and better.
Xuhui District Media Center arranged multiple interactive activities on site. Scan the QR code and follow the "Shanghai Xuhui" official account to receive peripheral souvenirs, attracting a large number of new and old fans. The staff patiently answered readers’ questions and recommended Xuhui books.
This year, Xujiahui Academy presented three new books on Shanghai-style culture, including "A Tu's Little Lion", "Sea Heritage - Yongjia Road" and "The Origin of Shanghai-style Education." There are also a variety of Xuhui-themed books on display including "Illustrations of Xujiahui", "Xujiahui in History", "Xinghui on the Sea", "Memory of Zhaojiabang", "Characters of Tushanwan Art Museum", etc. Ms. Li, a resident of Xuhui District, said in an interview: "I think the picture book "A Tu's Little Lion" is very beautiful. I will definitely buy it for my children when it comes on the market."
In addition to books, postcards, glasses, etc. from Xuhui Cultural and creative products also attract readers’ attention. Ms. Zhang lives and works in Xuhui. She has been following the "Shanghai Xuhui" public account for a long time and is a die-hard fan of Xuhui. Taking advantage of the cool weather, she came to the book fair early in the morning and was pleasantly surprised to find that there were places around Xujiahui Academy.
At the Shanghai Book Fair, die-hard fans found a sense of belonging, while new fans were attracted by the strong cultural atmosphere and joined the reading family one after another.
Source: Shanghai Xuhui
