The 21st edition of the Erode Book Festival is being held ahead of the Erode Book Festival 2025. The Collector of Erode district launched a district-wide book reading movement as part of the festival.
| Time | Duration |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 21 minutes |
The Collector read books with students for 21 minutes to emphasize the joy and importance of reading. As part of the initiative, 1.6 lakh school and college students across the district participated in the book reading movement.
- Students read a wide range of literature
- Works by scholars
- Literary novels
- Short stories
- Poetry collections
- Books on ethics
- Biographies
- Thought-provoking essays
The festival is being jointly organised by the Department of Public Libraries and Makkal Sinthanai Peravai.
“Books are essential tools for intellectual and cultural development”, said the Collector, who stressed the importance of reading in enhancing knowledge, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills.
The Collector also shared inspiring sayings such as “Let’s read books to build a better world” and “Touching a book may feel like paper, but reading it continuously turns it into a weapon of success”.
“Reading a book is like touching a flower, but not just for a moment. You have to nurture it and care for it over time,”
said the Collector, emphasizing the value of reading in personal and intellectual growth.
“Books are not just a source of entertainment, but also a means to learn, to grow, and to make a difference in the world,”
he said, highlighting the significance of reading in shaping our thoughts, ideas, and actions.
“As a Collector, I believe that reading is essential for a healthy democracy,”
he added, emphasizing the importance of reading in fostering a culture of critical thinking, tolerance, and open-mindedness.
The Collector also highlighted the importance of public libraries in promoting reading habits, saying “Public libraries are the lifeblood of our democracy.”
“A good book is like a good friend”, said the Collector, describing the value of reading in enhancing one’s emotional intelligence and social skills.
“Reading is a journey, not a destination.
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