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GCE-Netherlands: Princess Laurentien launches Book of Interest |
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 On January 15 Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands handed over the Boek van Belang (Book of Interest) to the President of the Dutch House of Represenatives in The Hague, Mrs. Gerdi Verbeet. The “Boek van Belang” is a common initiative taken by Amsterdam Wereldboekenstad (Amsterdam World Book Capitol/a Unesco initiative), de Stichting Lezen & Schrijven (Reading & Writing Foundation) and the Global Campaign for Education Netherlands in line with the international Big Read action. In the coming months a variety of prominent Dutch writers, actors, politicians, TV presentors and sportsmen have confirmed their contribution to the Book. The Book will be presented to the Dutch audience on the international action day (April 22).
In her speech the princess stated the importance of reading and writing in both our own country and worldwide. She mentioned the importance of language for identity and for expressing yourself. Mrs. Verbeet referred to the unique experience of seeing your own children starting to become able to read and write. She also referred to the importance of literacy for a well-functioning democracy.
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