书香吴忠 阅读共融

### English Translation Title:
Book‑ scented Wu Zhong – Reading for All

News Summary:
The 2026 “Book‑ scented Wu Zhong, Joyful Reading” National Reading Month in Wu Zhong, Ningxia officially began on April 11. At the opening ceremony a nationwide reading pledge was released, ten reading promoters were honored, and a “Book‑ scented Morning‑Tea” station was launched. The municipal library delivered 1,152 books to the first pilot stores and called for 300 “tiny reading wishes” to be lit up.

Open‑Source Square was transformed into an immersive cultural carnival. Highlights such as the “Chinese Youth Speaking” language‑arts showcase, a book‑drift market, and a public‑benefit book exhibition drew large crowds. The postal service and Xinhua Bookstore together supplied nearly 100,000 volumes, while the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau paired local farm products with reading activities, helping to weave books into everyday life. The city has already set a year‑long reading plan, aiming to make reading a habit. To date more than 120 events have been held, reaching over 100,000 participants both online and offline.

Thoughts and Inspiration:
Placing books in tea houses, plazas and market stalls isn’t just a decorative gesture; it invites reading to become a natural part of neighborhood and family life. A daily habit of reading is like a small lamp that brightens learning, cooperation and integrity, making the community warmer and relationships stronger.

The core reminder from the Scriptures: reverence for the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. This isn’t a lofty slogan but a call to approach study with humility and diligence, to treat family and neighbors kindly with what we learn, and to turn knowledge into everyday acts of goodness.

Scripture:
Proverbs 1:7 – “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.”

Link to the verse:
https://www.huizu-tianjing.icu/zaibuer/zhenyan/1