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Dec 2021: Festive Reading Fun

We need YOUR help this Christmas to provide books to families in need. Join our growing community of Bring Me A Book Ambassadors to spread the joy of reading! 

4 Dec 2021: Virtual interactive session with Jon Klassen

After the huge success of his last talk, Jon Klassen is returning to Hong Kong (virtually) again! This time he will share his fascinating creative journey to adults and students interested in design, animation and illustration.

25 November 2021: Burberry x Marcus Rashford x BMABHK

We are ecstatic to have the support of Burberry and renowned footballer and best-selling children’s author, Marcus Rashford to help the next generation explore their dreams and unlock the power of imagination through access to literacy.

How to Get Them Reading

South China Morning Post – Good School Guide: 15 October 2021 How to Get Them Reading It’s not easy to entice youngsters to put down their devices and pick up a book, but Pia Wong of Bring Me a Book Hong Kong says not all hope is lost, writes Douglas Parker

30 Oct 2021: Meet with award-winning Author Todd Parr virtually!

We are delighted to invite you to another show stopper author and illustrator – Todd Parr! You may recognize his books by their bright and vibrant illustrations or thought-provoking titles, such as “It’s Okay To Make Mistakes.” Todd will share his journey to becoming a children’s book creator despite many challenges he faced growing up. […]

8 May 2021: Michele Borba’s Teaching Empathy Talk Highlight Reel

Did you know that reading stories is one of the best ways to cultivate moral imagination? Or that reading can make our kids not only smarter, but also kinder? In a recent webinar, organized by Bring Me A Book Hong Kong for teachers, Dr. Michele Borba shares the “9 Teachable Empathy Habits” from her best-selling […]

Jul 30 – Sep 6 2021: Summer Reading Nook Challenge

No matter how big your space is, we think every child should have a reading nook – a space that entices them to curl up with books. Get your kids’ off the screens and their creative juices flowing in the comfort of your home (or hotel!) and help raise funds for our literacy charity to […]

6 Aug 2021: Bring Me An Author – Live Storytelling with Li Zhuo-ying

Our coming virtual author talk in August will be with Ms Li Zhuo-ying from China. She will read aloud her award-winning book “公主怎麼挖鼻屎” and share the inspiration behind her work. Date: 6 Aug 2021 (Friday) Time:  4:00p.m. – 5:00p.m. (HKT) Format:  Zoom Language: Putonghua Suitable for : Children 4 – 8 years old Free of charge Registration: https://forms.gle/poHySAT29Vwqo3uH8 *Limited slots available *  

23 July 2021: Bring Me An Author – Live Storytelling with Dai Yun

Our next special author virtual visit will feature with Ms. Dai Yun from China. She will join us to read her award-winning book, “Sudan’s Horn” and explain the legendary story of Sudan, the last male northern white rhino on earth. Date : 23 July 2021 (Friday) Time : 4:00p.m. – 5:00p.m. (HKT) Format : Zoom […]