Kids still drawn to physical books


Joy of reading: (From left) Shuen Nee with her dad Kek, sister Syuen Ying and mum Chee Mee Wan browsing for their favourite titles at the Sunshine Central book fair near George Town. — KT GOH/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: Despite the allure of digital screens, children are still turning pages – literally.

At a time when digital devices dominate classrooms and homes, young readers are flocking to book fairs and reaching for physical books, drawn by the tactile joy of flipping pages and soaking in the smell of fresh print.

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