"Like Friends with Books"... Jeonnam Gwangju Office of Education Hosts 'Starlight Sea Reading Camp' in Goheung

About 40 Students and Parents Participate
Family Activities Include Book Talk, Stargazing, and Literary Tour

The Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City Office of Education is holding the "2026 Starlight Sea Family Reading Camp" for two days starting August 6 in the Goheung area, targeting about 40 students and parents, in an effort to extend the reading culture from schools to homes.

This camp was organized to expand the Office of Education's "All Together with Books" project, which aims to strengthen reading education, from the school environment to each family. Participating families will engage in reading sessions, literary tours, and marine activities, directly practicing a reading culture within everyday life.

The Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City Office of Education is hosting the '2026 Starlight Sea Family Reading Camp' for students and parents. Provided by Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Office of Education

On the first day of the camp, author Jo Yeon-hwa was invited to host a book talk centered on her book, "A Diary That Calls for Miracles." Various programs designed to strengthen family bonds followed, including making a family picture book, a mini book quiz, and presentations on family reading experiences.

In the evening, healing activities that combined books and the sea, such as reading recreation, stargazing, and walking along the beach, were held and received an enthusiastic response from the participants.

On the 7th, a literary tour tracing the literary and cultural footsteps of the Goheung region will take place. Participants will visit the Family Literary Hall of Jo Jong-hyun, Jo Jeong-rae, and Kim Chohye, as well as the Goheung Buncheong Cultural Museum, to reflect on the value of local literature.

Han Ji-yul, a student at Gwangju Wolsan Elementary School who attended the camp, said, "I enjoyed reading books and participating in the camp with my father," and added, "I want to continue to be someone who loves books."

Hyeong Ji-young, head of the Career Guidance Division, emphasized, "The time that families spent discussing books and experiencing things together will be a valuable asset for the growth of students," and added, "We will continue to actively support students and parents so that books can become a familiar part of everyday life."

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