‘I do believe something very magical can happen when you read a good book.’
J. K. Rowling
From similar ideologies burgeoned the celebration of World Book Day and Copyright Day at Study Hall. At the very beginning, 23 April was marred by the fall of the bard of Avon, William Shakespeare. The Christopher Columbus of English literature, he shed a new light on plays and sonnets. Even though the world seems dimmer without his presence…we have embalmed his memory in a celebration of reading and writing. So, to inculcate positive reading habits in the citizens of the future, our school hosted a myriad of activities, through classes 6 to 12, to help each child find a haven in books…and realise they are ‘a form of uniquely portable magic’ as is rightly said by Stephen King.
Beverly Cleary once said, “If you don’t see the book you want on the shelf, write it.” This is the kind of enthusiasm reverberated within the students of Study Hall, through various holistic and interactive activities.
The classrooms were filled with picturesque soft boards and many other decorations that would make one be overcome with vellichor.
The chief attraction of the event was The Bibliolaters Hub where students made digitally drawn book covers. This gave them the experience of important literary life skills and taught them the importance of copyright and ISB codes. They learnt to create visually captivating book covers along with bewitching backstories.
The students also participated in ‘Book Reviews’,
‘Character Sketches’ and ‘Quotes. The book reviews covered books of several distinct genres, the character sketches discussed some of the most profound characters ever created, and lastly motivation filled the air with original quotes. The aesthete students in all classrooms decided to add their own little unique touch to truly prove what they’re capable of. The sight of the classrooms was no less than a reverie, decorated with outstandingly hand drawn art, book themed cakes, remarkable little book corners and so much more.
Alas, the joy of the event comes to a close, but not the spirit! We hope a positive impact will be forever visible in the reading habits of the young ones and the spark of literature always burns brighter and brighter!
