Ms. Tenzin Lhadon
Senior English Teacher
“Books don’t change the world, people change the world, books only change the people.” She quoted Mario Quintana, a Brazilian writer. She said that this quote really impacts her strongly about the importance of reading different books.
Observed each year on April 23, World Book Day celebrates the power of books to connect ideas, cultures, and generations while promoting a love of reading worldwide.
To mark the occasion, we invited two teachers and two students to share the books that have shaped them and why reading matters. Their reflections are a reminder that books don’t just tell stories; they open doors, spark imagination, and help us better understand ourselves and each other. We’re honored to share their voices.
The Importance of Books
Miss Stanzin Angmo
Grade 8
Favorite Book: My Land and My People
“This book of His Holiness drove my attention towards tolerance, sympathy and of course the compassion in every aspect of my life. His lifestyle impacts my life too. That’s why this is my favorite book.”
Ms. Tenzin Palmo
Librarian and Middle School Social Science Teacher
“Reading is essential for those who seek to rise above the ordinary.”
Mr. Stanzin Gonbo
Grade 8
Favorite Book: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
“I have read all the volumes of Wimpy Kid! This is my favorite book. It has suspense at the end of the volume. It has plenty of adventures, which build up curiosity! Also it builds up my reading habits!”
