In the most delightful days of April, an ideal season for reading unfolds. Amidst the fragrant bloom of spring, we celebrate the 29th World Reading Day. The Yangpu campus is redolent with the scent of books, as teachers and students immerse themselves in a rich reading environment.

The Yangpu Senior High School Library has launched the "April Fragrance, Grand View of the World"—a series exhibition on the theme of "Dream of the Red Chamber" at the Yangpu Senior High School Library. This activity, leveraging the library's premium literary resources and aligning with the new curriculum standards, combines literature exhibitions with film screenings from "Learning Strong Nation," guiding students from enjoying reading to mastering it. This initiative fosters a wholesome and scholarly atmosphere, promotes Chinese traditional culture, and enriches the cultural and ethical cultivation of students.

Yangpu Primary Branch School seized "World Reading Day" as an opportunity to fully utilize the exemplary roles of teachers and parents, leading children through the vast seas of reading. Integrating a mentoring system, the school organized activities where teachers and students read a book together, exploring the profound spirits developed during the Communist Party of China's century-long struggle, thereby nurturing patriotism and shouldering the responsibilities of the era. The school also hosted "Dad and Mom in the Classroom" events, where parents from various industries shared their insights on reading, opening up unique growth paths for their children.

No. 1 Primary School on Dahushan Road organized a "Voyage Through Books to the Future" family activity at the Museum of Modern Chinese Newspaper and Publishing. Guided by docents, participants explored the children's publishing section themed "Curiosity and Exploration," reviewed the century-long journey of children's book publishing in China, and experienced the charm of book culture.

Xuchang Road No. 5 Primary School held the "Dragon Charm and Joyful Reading" reading festival, which featured programs such as "Snow Dragon Chants," "Dragon Idiom Solitaire," and "Dragon Word Poetry Match," celebrating the beauty of poetry, appreciating the charm of reading, and emphasizing the importance of reading in creating a profound love for books.

Kongjiang Second Village Primary School launched the "Reading Accompanies Growth, Books Enrich the Campus" themed reading day activity. Starting with "Reading the Classics," the school led teachers and students to explore, uncover, and pass on the brilliant essence of Chinese traditional culture. Accompanied by the sound of reading aloud, students followed the poetic language of authors, delving into the world of classic literature.

At the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology's affiliated junior high school, students vividly enacted scenes from classic literature such as "Robinson Crusoe," "The Pauper," and "Two Children Arguing over the Sun" during the flag-raising ceremony, evoking memories, sparking interest in reading, and highlighting the allure of dedicated reading.

Yangpu Junior High School organized the "Cultivate and Learn, Unity of Knowledge and Action" themed reading activity. In the auditorium, a classical poetry contest opened the door to exploring classical culture for teachers and students. Through intense and strategic rounds like "Gold Washing in the Torrent," "Step by Step," and "Summit Duel," the students demonstrated their extensive knowledge of classical poetry. Additionally, the school's "Walking in Yangshupu" cultural and comprehensive reading activity perfectly integrated walking with reading, embodying the educational philosophy of unity of knowledge and action, and enhancing students' cultural confidence and moral integrity.

At the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology's affiliated experimental junior high school, the youth teachers' "Jingxi" reading club and the Yangpu education system's Work Committee lecturers teamed up to host a reading salon themed "Reading Together, Discussing Education Together." This activity used reading as a bond to build a bridge of knowledge between veteran and younger teachers, creating a "bidirectional" atmosphere for learning and book discussions, and collaboratively exploring new ideas and actions in teaching and educating.

Fengnan New Village Kindergarten launched a "Joyful Reading" sharing activity. Teachers visited the Shanghai Library, taking advantage of the tranquil reading environment to immerse themselves deeply in books. Assuming the role of narrators and combining their own experiences, they freely discussed their insights and joys derived from reading.

Xuchang Road No. 2 Kindergarten held the 2024 "Savoring Classics, Illuminating Wisdom" reading sharing activity. Young teachers focused on themes such as "Traditional Chinese Studies, Role Model Tribute, Humanities and Sciences, Modern Parenting, Lifelong Learning," selecting one book from each recommended category. As narrators of the era, conversationalists of ideas, and painters of scenes, they delved into, understood, and shared others' writings, expressing their own experiences and reflections, thereby participating in a "feast for the soul" that combined intellectual depth, aesthetic appreciation, and emotional warmth.

Jiamusi Road Kindergarten, aiming to foster good habits of loving, enjoying, and understanding books among young children, conducted various reading activities across different age groups. The nursery group organized parent-child reading sessions to expand the children's knowledge and cultivate an interest in reading. The middle group embarked on a "Tasting Classic Stories, Passing on Chinese Culture" themed reading activity, where during the process of reading, children were captivated by the classic characters and plots within the books. The senior group engaged in reading patriotic education picture books; through group reading, role-playing, and scene reenactment, they cultivated patriotic feelings and enhanced a sense of ethnic pride.

Kongjiang Kindergarten held a series of "Joyful Reading Sharing Sessions" in the warm spring sunshine, celebrating the joy of reading. The children themselves initiated these reading sharing sessions, offering their own insights into the books and responding to questions from their peers. Teachers focused on the reading sharing sessions to discuss the essence of education and teaching, fostering professional ethics and abilities. Beneath the camphor trees, the "Reading Companions Dream" reading sharing session was warmly enacted, where parents and children read the same book, experiencing the profound charm embedded within the literature.