The 25th World Book and Copyright Day was celebrated on April 23 last week, and Chongqing municipally launched a "reading month" campaign to encourage people to read more. (Photos: Xinhua)

A series of events including reading exhibitions and online "reading marathon" contests are scheduled. The campaign will last till the end of May.

Children read at Xinhua Bookstore in Chongqing on April 26, 2020.

A girl reads at Xinhua Bookstore in Chongqing on April 26, 2020.

A young woman reads at Xinhua Bookstore in Chongqing on April 26, 2020.