Read for Books! (Charity Drive)

An initiative by National Library Board Singapore (NLB) and National Reading Movement

Read for Books is a charity book drive with the intention of raising awareness of reading and share the gift of reading with the less privileged. From 11 to 26 July 2020, for every 10 people who read for 15 minutes, one book will be donated to selected beneficiaries. We hope to raise 1,000 books for them.

Read for Books 2020 is supported by Scholastic Education International (Singapore) Pte Ltd.

Dates: 11th July 2020 - 26th July 2020

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"For every 10 participants who read for 15 minutes, one book will be donated to the selected beneficiaries"

STEP 1:

Register your interest by completing the registration forms below

Individuals Private Sector. Schools

STEP 2:

Read for 15 minutes at your own space from 11 to 26 July 2020, or join one of the Zoom Read Together sessions organised by NLB at https://go.gov.sg/zoomreadtogether

STEP 3:

Take 1 to 2 photos or screenshots of the activity.

STEP 4:

Upon completion of the activity, please email read@nlb.gov.sg with the number of participants and photos taken.

NOTE: Please note that all updates must be completed by 31 July 2020 (Friday), 11.59pm.

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BENEFICIARY:

WondeRead:

The WondeRead initiative brings the library closer to children aged 7 – 17 years old from less privileged backgrounds, by providing reading opportunities through free reading materials. The initiative sees NLB working with Social Service Agencies (SSAs), such as charities and family service centres, to promote a love for reading among children.

YOU CAN DO IT YOURSELF!

Want to conduct Zoom Read Together for your organization or learning community? We can provide you with a self-guided kit comprising of powerpoint slides for your selected genre.

Email read@nlb.gov.sg with [ZRT kit] in the subject.

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Join one of the Aadya Reads Zoom Session on 19th July 2020! Sign up HERE! Bring a Short Story to read!

ONLY FOR KIDS AGED 7 - 11 YEARS OLD!