Reading promoter thrives for fruitful childhood

The audience of reading promoter Huang Xiaofeng grew from just two children to more than 2,000 in 11 years. "It was a tough start," Huang said.

In 2008, Huang found herself obsessed with picture books while telling stories to her children. "They are creative, beautiful and can help kids form good reading habits," she said.

To get more Chinese children interested in books, Huang, a bookstore adviser, set up a reading corner in 2008 in Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei province, reading carefully selected books.