BMABHK’s Updates – January 2012

BMABHK’s volunteers kick-start the New Year with an afternoon of books and fun Thank you to our kind volunteers who dedicated their afternoon to help the less fortunate by reading to children at St. James’ Settlement Jockey Club in Chai Wan on January 14th 2012. Both the family and volunteers enjoyed the reading session very… Continue reading BMABHK’s Updates – January 2012

Chinese New Year Greeting

Happy New Year! Please Click Here to read our Chinese New Year Greeting Card Since being translated into English, “A New Year’s Reunion”, written by Yu Liqiong, is now recognized and loved by children all over the world. With skillful interpretation, illustrator Zhu Cheng Liang masterfully helps tell the modern story of a migrant worker… Continue reading Chinese New Year Greeting

Reading is “Pleasure” not “Pressure”

I have two children – a girl (5 yrs old) and a boy (4 yrs old). I’ve been reading with them since they were 3 yrs old. I used to read with them when I was not busy or tired. I knew that reading with my children was an important thing to do. Why? I… Continue reading Reading is “Pleasure” not “Pressure”

More

My son’s first real word was “more.”  He articulated it clearly and with a force that surprised me, his finger jutting out like a sword for emphasis to make sure I understood.  Like most parents, I expected to hear “Mama” or maybe “ball,” but he was very direct with me about his desires back then,… Continue reading More

Media Clipping – Sunday Morning Post (8 Jan 2012)

We are delighted to have two articles published on reading in SMCP’s Family Post, please share with your friends and spread the joy of reading! Please find the articles below. To cut a long story short (Interview with Julie Fowlkes)  &  When it’s reading aloud time, let your child dictate the pace (written by Annie… Continue reading Media Clipping – Sunday Morning Post (8 Jan 2012)

Experiencing the Essence of Reading Aloud with “A New Year’s Reunion”

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Julie Fowlkes’ Book Making Workshop

I have to admit, at first I was a little apprehensive about this workshop because I seriously can’t draw. Making books for my children seemed rather daunting. As always, Julie was amazing. She made it so easy. FIRST RULE – keep it simple. It is not a competition. Let it be imperfect. It’s all about… Continue reading Julie Fowlkes’ Book Making Workshop

Bringing the gift of stories to those less fortunate this Christmas

To celebrate Christmas this year, Bring Me A Book collaborated with Sun Hung Kai Financial and Wellington Global Investment Management Ltd to organize “Reading for Fun” Christmas parties for underprivileged children. This meaningful and fun event was held at two of our library sites (Women’s Welfare Club Western District HK – Ap Lei Chau Kindergarten… Continue reading Bringing the gift of stories to those less fortunate this Christmas

Media Clipping – Sunday Morning Post (1 Jan, 2012)

Weekly Column written by BMABHK Board Governor, Annie Ho in SCMP’s Sunday Family Post –  The Magic of the Spoken Word

Join our First Teachers™ Training

The goals of our First Teachers™ Training are to help parents understand the critical importance of reading aloud to children and motivate them to incorporate reading aloud into their daily ritual. The training workshops are conducted by our community partners and by BMABHK.

Click here to see our updated training schedule.