What should children read during winter break to make it truly meaningful? The Taichung Public Library, located at the Green Museumbrary, has specially curated a “Winter Reading Power Pack” tailored for young readers. From picture books and novels to e-books and National Geographic public broadcasting resources, the library has selected age-appropriate reading lists and diverse learning materials. Reading is no longer confined to printed pages—it extends into images, sounds, and global trends—accompanying children as they continue to recharge over the winter holiday and build reading momentum for the Year of the Horse, ready to gallop forward.

According to the Cultural Affairs Bureau, the horse symbolizes courage and action, and reading is one of the strongest forces supporting children’s steady growth. This year’s winter reading list responds to contemporary themes such as technological development, environmental sustainability, and self-exploration. It also aligns with the upcoming Taipei International Book Exhibition in February, featuring works by international picture book authors who will be exhibiting in Taiwan, including Baek Heena, Noemi Vola, and Mariana Ruiz Johnson. Through these stories, children are introduced to diverse cultural perspectives and connected early with global reading trends, making the holiday not only relaxing but also rich in imagination and inspiration.

For elementary school students, the Taichung Public Library centers its selections on the theme of “reading as a companion to growth,” recommending warm and thought-provoking picture books. Is the Future What I Imagine It to Be? guides children to envision their own future, while Diving In: The Courage to Face Challenges encourages them to take their first brave step forward. Each picture book becomes a caring companion during the winter break, helping children learn emotional expression, build confidence, and add warmth to shared parent–child reading moments.

As students move into upper elementary and middle school years, reading becomes a powerful catalyst for critical thinking. The reading list expands to include adventure novels and popular science titles. Headline News Showdown introduces children to the world of media and information, while The Future Notebook for Making Dreams Come True encourages self-reflection and goal-setting. Through reading, students cultivate observation and judgment, accumulating inner strength for the future.

For teenagers, the Taichung Public Library hopes books will be the quiet yet steadfast companions of their winter break. Understanding a Changing Earth at a Glance helps young readers grasp global environmental changes, while A Journey into Space with Aerospace Engineers opens the door to imagination about the universe and the future. Reading thus becomes an essential outlet for broadening horizons and finding inner calm.

In terms of digital reading, the library also recommends a range of popular resources. Its e-book platform allows readers to borrow the widely loved The Legend of the Immortals series by Taiwanese fantasy author Yu-Ru Chen in one go, along with bundled series such as The Miniature Zoo from the popular children’s podcast Yushan Story House, ensuring that young readers never miss a chapter during the holidays. In addition, platforms such as BookFlix, Ask Science Stories, and the Parenting & Family Learning Video Library provide edutainment-focused audiovisual content, creating a mobile and flexible reading experience.

The Taichung Public Library noted that winter break is a precious time for children to connect with themselves and their families, and books are the gentlest companions during this period. Through carefully selected reading lists and diverse resources, the library hopes children can find joy through reading and gain strength from stories. During the winter holiday, library branches across the city are also hosting a variety of reading-related activities. The Taichung Public Library invites students to go full throttle with their reading energy—exploring through stories and growing between the pages. For more reading information, please visit the Taichung Public Library’s official website.