上周五，福州西湖国际学校（FLIS）与本土著名连锁书店大梦书屋携手，为热爱阅读的家庭带来了一场温暖的读书分享会。

Last Friday, Fuzhou Lakeside International School (FLIS) partnered with the renowned local bookstore DiamondreaM Bookstore to host a heartwarming reading sharing session for families who love reading.

多年来，FLIS始终致力于通过各种活动推广阅读。每年三月的阅读马拉松活动让学子体验了疯狂阅读的乐趣，原创作者征集活动令拥有天马行空幻想的“小作者”被看见，而每月评选的“阅读之星”活动相较之下极为日常，却不可或缺：那一张张准时投递的阅读分享卡可不是什么用完即弃的纸片——除了书名、评分外，我们还在每张分享卡上设置了一些随机提问：这本书讲了什么内容？你为什么想要和大家分享？书里你印象最深刻的桥段是？你最想改变本书的哪些部分？正是这些问题引导孩子在阅读之后进行延伸思考，从而令整体读书体验更为深入、圆满。

For years, FLIS has been dedicated to promoting reading through various activities. The annual March Madness Readathon lets students experience the thrill of binge reading, while "I’m the Author" activity give visibility to young writers with boundless imaginations. In contrast, the monthly “Reading Star” selection is remarkably routine yet indispensable: those punctually submitted reading share cards are far from disposable scraps of paper. Beyond listing titles and ratings, each card features random questions: What does this book talk about? Why did you share this book? What scene left the deepest impression? What parts would you most want to change? These prompts guide children to extend their thinking beyond the text, enriching and completing their overall reading experience.

此次分享会的几位嘉宾均为“阅读之星”活动中脱颖而出的阅读爱好者。小学部教师长Damon老师率先登场，他所分享的《奇迹男孩》是一本适合9岁及以上读者阅读的青少年成长书籍。他为观众介绍了小说中POV写法所带来的视角转换，这在无形中引领读者进行换位思考，亦有助于培养同理心。Lucas同学作为第二位嘉宾登场，他也是第一届FLIS原创作者活动中涌现的“小作者”之一！从Lucas的分享中，我们可以看到鲜明的类型喜好：奇幻冒险类作品总能吸引Lucas的注意、激发他的想象与创作欲。这本"Story Thieves"讲述了一个字面意义上可以进入书本的男孩的故事，如果你也喜爱这类小说，不妨一试！

The guests at this sharing session are all avid readers who stood out in the “Reading Star” selection. Primary Head teacher Mr. Damon took the stage first, sharing “Wonder”, a coming-of-age novel suitable for readers aged 9 and up. He introduced the novel's use of POV (Point of View) writing to shift perspectives, which subtly guides readers to empathize with different characters and helps promote empathy. MYP student Lucas, the second guest, is also one of the “authors” who emerged from the "I’m the Author" activity! From Lucas's sharing, we can see his distinct genre preferences: fantasy novels consistently capture Lucas's attention, sparking his imagination and creative drive. This book, “Story Thieves,” tells the story of a boy who can literally enter books. If you enjoy this type of novel, why not give it a try!

全场年龄最小的分享者Amalin同学毫不怯场，落落大方为观众讲述了《兔子屋的秘密》。这个故事由日本著名儿童文学作家安房直子创作，围绕一位太太与会做饭的兔子展开，结局稍有留白。为此，Amalin也同大家分享了她猜想的结局与获得的启发。她在提问环节表示，自己的阅读爱好是受外婆影响，并且，她喜欢反复阅读自己钟爱的书籍，读得多了，每一遍都能品出不同的妙处。

The youngest presenter, G4 student Amalin, showed no signs of stage fright as she confidently shared “The Secret of the Rabbit House” with the audience. This story, written by renowned Japanese children's author Naoko Awa, centers on a lady and a rabbit who can cook, featuring an open ending. Amalin shared her own imagined ending and the insights it sparked. During the Q&A session, she mentioned that her love for reading was influenced by her grandmother. She also revealed that she enjoys rereading her favorite books, discovering new layers of beauty with each reading.

Dorothy同学为大家带来名著《杀死一只知更鸟》。当整个社会都充斥着偏见时，你是否有勇气挺身而出？什么才是真正的勇气？Dorothy以一个个发人深省的问题开场。这部经典小说探讨了偏见、勇气与同理心等等议题，在今时今日仍有重要意义，尤其面对“标签化”的互联网时代，我们该如何保持冷静、善待他人？听罢Dorothy的分享，或许每个人心中都会有自己的答案。

Dorothy brings us the classic novel “To Kill a Mockingbird”. When the whole society is filled with prejudice, do you have the courage to stand up? What exactly is true courage? Dorothy opens with a series of thought-provoking questions. This novel explores themes of prejudice, courage, and empathy—topics that remain profoundly relevant today. Especially in our internet age of labeling, how can we maintain composure and treat others with kindness? After hearing Dorothy's presentation, perhaps each of us found our own answers.

当天，Damon老师与课程研发主管Dean老师还与现场观众聊了聊让孩子爱上阅读的方法，以及选书的诀窍。Damon老师鼓励学子多多接触能够反映生活经验的小说、感兴趣的题材，产生共鸣，从而培养阅读兴趣。此外，他认为营造阅读氛围的关键是家长要以身作则——若总当着孩子的面看电视、玩手机，你该如何说服他们阅读是一件趣事？Dean老师则强调了广泛阅读的重要性，并真诚分享了搭建家庭阅读体系的若干经验。希望在场家长、学子都有所收获！

That day, Mr. Damon and Mr. Dean (Curriculum Director) also chatted with the audience about methods to get children fall in love with reading and tips for selecting books. Mr. Damon encouraged students to read books that reflect their life experiences, building a connection to the story and characters. Furthermore, he emphasized that the key to fostering a reading environment lies in parental model—if you constantly watch TV or play with your phone in front of your children, how can you convince them that reading is enjoyable? Mr. Dean stressed the importance of broad reading and sincerely shared several experiences on building a family reading system. We hope all parents and students present gained valuable insights!

每每谈论到阅读的必要性时，我们常常会看到这样一个问题：阅读能给我们带来什么？这个问题在一个快节奏、效率优先的时代显得很公平，却也暗含着令人伤感的功利。听罢师生分享，或许你会发现，翻开一本书的那一刻，其实没有人真的知道我们能从中收获些什么——当然有对好故事的期待——但爱上一本书的读者总能满载而归。感谢大梦书屋对此次活动的鼎力支持，每一次以书之名的相遇总是如此激动人心。未来，FLIS也将大力推广阅读，下个月的阅读马拉松活动上，我们期待看到更多“疯狂读者”的身影！

Whenever discussing the necessity of reading, we often encounter this question: What does reading offer us? In a fast-paced, efficiency-driven era, this question seems fair, yet it carries a subtle, melancholy utilitarianism. After hearing the teachers and students share their experiences, you might realize that when we open a book, no one truly knows what we'll gain from it—though we certainly hope for a good story. Yet readers who fall in love with a book always return enriched. We extend our gratitude to DiamondreaM Bookstore for their generous support of this activity. Every encounter in the name of books remains profoundly inspiring. Moving forward, FLIS will continue to promote reading. At next month's Reading Marathon, we look forward to welcoming even more “bookworms”!