Knowledge Without Borders Fosters Reading Habit In Families

KwB suggests the creation of a ‘Family Book Club’ that encourages every member to read a chosen book which can then be discussed together

Knowledge without Borders (KwB), a Sharjah based cultural initiative that has taken significant strides towards raising community awareness about reading and culture, is now offering 10 ideas to inculcate the habit of reading among families.

Under its landmark ‘Home Library’ project, KwB had previously provided home libraries to more than 42,000 Emirati households in Sharjah. Each home library comprised 50 books on a range of topics to meet the diverse reading habits and interests of family members of all age groups.

KwB’s 10 ideas to promote reading are in line with its goal of supporting society members as they choose to stay home and abide by the physical distancing policies in place due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

A home library plays a vital role in bringing family and books together. Hence, it should be well-organised and indexed to provide all family members with easy access to knowledge. All members should be encouraged to enrich the library with new titles. An index, within a home library setting, that classifies books by genre will encourage family members to look for and pick up their favourite books easily.