Forum: ReadSG celebrates reading in many forms
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox
We thank Quah Juat Mei for the letter “Comics a good start to cultivating reading habit” (Sept 16).
We agree that comics can be enjoyable and an accessible format to encourage reading. ReadSG celebrates reading in its many forms, and we hope to encourage everyone to find something that they enjoy and make reading a part of their everyday lives.
Our libraries offer a wide range of materials for different interests, ages and reading preferences, including comics, graphic novels and manga. National Library Board (NLB) members can also access comics, e-books, audiobooks, and e-magazines anywhere, any time through the NLB Mobile app.
Beyond these resources, NLB has also opened two pop-up libraries for comics enthusiasts. The Comics & Games Library at Punggol Coast Mall features more than 7,000 comics, graphic novels, game-themed reads, and board games. A Singapore showcase wall also celebrates local comics, donated by collectors from their personal collections.
At the Comics Library at West Coast Community Centre, readers can find a curated collection of comics, graphic novels, and manga in the three mother tongue languages and English, as well as a dedicated children’s collection.
We also thank the writer for suggesting a “Share a Read” feature to encourage readers to share and recommend books to others, and will consider the suggestion as we continue to develop ReadSG.
Whether it is a comic book, novel, or audiobook, we hope everyone can take that next step in strengthening their reading habit and enhancing their ability to focus, think critically, imagine, and make sense of the world.
Ong Bee Lee
Assistant Chief Executive
National Library Board