Photo essay

Reading habits among children

A photo essay by Youth in Da Nang city

Group 1, Street Urban Photography Training Workshop for Youth in Da Nang
Two boys lying in opposite directions in a library.
UNICEF Viet Nam
17 July 2024

The reading culture of Viet Nam has lost gotten worse in recent years. With young people now exposed to electronic devices at an early age, many create less space in their day to read books. Here is a selection of photos to help raise awareness on the importance of reading.

A boy using his phone in a library
UNICEF Viet Nam Despite coming to the library, 12-year-old Phuc uses his phone to play video games (July 5, 2024).
Two boys lying in opposite directions in a library.
UNICEF Viet Nam The two boys represent two opposing aspects. While one expressing his love and passion for books, the other felt tired and bored in the large library.
A boy lying down and reading.
UNICEF Viet Nam This 6-year-old boy lies comfortably reading a book. Although he is alone, he does not look bored. Instead, he is very attentive and enjoys the story (July 5, 2024).
a girl reading by the window
UNICEF Viet Nam Reading seems to be an activity that everyone needs to spend a certain amount of concentration on. As a book lover, 5-year-old Khue often comes to the General Science Library three times a week to improve her knowledge.
An old man reading a book titled AI & robots
UNICEF Viet Nam At Fahasa bookstore in Da Nang, on July 4, 2024, although being old, this man does not read books about history but prefers learning about AI and Robots. Not only young people but also people of the previous generation are also learning.
A boy with mask sitting and reading
UNICEF Viet Nam Sitting in the gentle rays of the afternoon sun, Nam is absorbed in his book (Fahasa bookstore, Da Nang city on July 4, 2024). Sometimes a peaceful space will help us read better.
Two children, comfortably reading books, curl up in colorful small hexagons at the library.
UNICEF Viet Nam Two children, comfortably reading books, curl up in colorful small hexagons at the Da Nang General Science Library on July 5, 2024. We hope all children can access these types of spaces to catch the spirit of reading.

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