Gwangju Buk-gu Provides 'Bookstart Book Packages' for Infants and Toddlers

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Buk-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (Mayor Moon In) announced on the 7th that it will provide Bookstart book packages to help infants and toddlers develop proper reading habits.

Bookstart is a reading campaign in which Bookstart Korea and local governments cooperate to provide infants and toddlers with their first books in life, creating an opportunity to become familiar with books and form reading habits.

Considering that Ilgok and Unam Libraries are temporarily closed due to COVID-19, Buk-gu will distribute 360 book packages by accepting online applications through the integrated library website.

The book packages consist of three picture books appropriate for the age group and a reading guidebook for parents, divided into Stage 1 (0-18 months), Stage 2 (19-35 months), and Stage 3 (36 months to preschool children).

To receive the book package, guardians can bring their ID card or resident registration certificate and baby health record book to Ilgok Library and Unam Library from Tuesday to Friday between 2 PM and 5 PM, and receive it free of charge while supplies last.

Mayor Moon In of Buk-gu said, “In the situation where visiting libraries has become difficult due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, I hope the Bookstart book packages can bring the joy of reading to children in each household.”

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