The Power of Reading | April Qu | TEDxYouth@Suzhou

Why not surround yourself with books, sit down quietly and enjoy the words, the pictures, and how they fit together so beautifully? Learn from a 11 years old girl about reading.
Born in Beijing and growing up in Su Zhou, Shang Qu is an avid reader who has read hundreds of books about science, history, literature...... She is a creative thinker who always gets excited when facing challenging problems; she is a lover of classical music who can play the piano and has just started studying the violin; She is also a sports amateur who loves tennis the best and is now working to improve her tennis skills. In general, she is a dreamer who has the passion to explore and discover the world around her.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@ritunishad2727]

She's unbelievable. She has given her presentation confidently that's admirable...all childrens, teenagers and adults should have confident like her where they put their thoughts in front of intelligent public. Public speaking is a wonderful art where we can make a good public relationship.. She did a great job..i'm very happy for her..🥰😘🥳🥳🤟🤟

[@muhammadisaac07]

True 👍

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[@awd7477]

@Knave Arlecchino grade 7 is certainly not

[@m1lanameow]

i wish every parent gave their kids books instead of brand new Iphones... This little girl is amazing! Such an inspiration to me!

[@shahanazks2866]

True

[@star5384]

Yes

[@tinobemellow]

It's a matter of distraction. Parents these days don't like kids that can think for themselves. They take it as a threat.

[@paulokh7735]

phones have books in them

[@sjdh2279]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. I would get an iPhone. It is 100percent better

[@jklol8599]

"I really wish I could have lived inside that book" Don't we all darling, don't we all

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Good

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I wanna live out the Book of Acts. God loves you.

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Anggana Pramono 😊

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no not all of us

[@claytosrepublic7858]

Reading increases genius; this kid is proof.

[@shaoqinglihu696]

Claytos Republic absolutely

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@Yousra J which is even more impressive

[@ghostsoldier21k48]

Depends on what type of books

[@ngburn]

Stop the cap, it can help you, but if your smart your smart

[@vivioraise2125]

I totally agree 👍

[@irenefang246]

The girl was so young and the presentation was so great.

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Yeah

[@deepmalasingh505]

Yeah you are saying right

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Irene Fang very inspirational

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[@elianomillan553]

Appreciate Video clip! Excuse me for chiming in, I would love your opinion. Have you researched - Millawdon Future Ticket Trick (do a search on google)? It is a good one off product for teaching children to read without the normal expense. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my work buddy after a lifetime of fighting got cool results with it.

[@pelabuhantanjungtembaga5516]

I'm 18 but I don't have the public speaking like her. I really want to do she does, that is incredible. you are amazing

[@yolipski5892]

I am really amazed about this girl especially with her young age ,very intelligent and serious ,she has a very big brain

[@cringecousins1314]

“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies, said Jojen. The man who never reads lives only one.” -George R.R Martin, a dance with dragons.

[@anis6511]

i like the quotes you has share

[@ngburn]

I don’t care 🤷‍♂️

[@munibanaeem4228]

Your face is so funny mouth open 🤣

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[@nguyenngocanhthu_ellie5151]

I like the quotes It's nice

[@timsmith8506]

I’m a minute in and with tears in my eyes I cannot stop smiling about this child. She is such an extraordinary person. Very glad KZbin suggested this!

[@zeabruh]

Reading drives me away from all my worries, I completely forget everything that I was once stressed about. The funny part is how people think readers are weird.I dont care anyways.

[@chofifahindah2768]

People who like reading not only grew by the families that love reading too, but also people who struggle to be like it, through read a page, a book, more than one, and the intention of love to read is built.

[@TriTran-jm5fj]

I'm almost turning 19 this month; however, I just started setting foot on the stories world for no than two months. Before that I just so naive to think that it's no good to read and it wasn't until I read Harry Potter that my mindset changed drastically. Now I'm looking back and so regretful that I didn't spend time on reading to nurture my mind as well as enrich my knowledge. But I realize that the past is always the past and I can never change what'd happen. And the thing I have to do is reading book everyday. And it is quite challenging for those starting reading books like me but I overcome it by not overwhelming myself, I just took small but steady steps. So I hope you guys will find your own interests when reading book and believe me they will bring you extraordinary outcomes in the future. Thank you all

[@thesolitairegambit2556]

That girl looks so discipline!

[@hrishikeshbiswas8841]

Thanks for the comments .

[@khanhhuyennguyen777]

You're just a little girl but you are confident, you are knowledgeable. I am 18 now and I now sit still. I will try my best to break the limits of mine. I can do it for sure. Little girl, you have inspired me so much! Hope all good things come to you

[@mehulsharma2925]

hey there! you commented this 3 yrs before, might be 21 right? so how are you!? i hope you might be well and moving towards success each dayy :D

[@khanhhuyennguyen777]

@@mehulsharma2925 Thank you Mehul. I am moving forward now. Believe in myself and just do things to get what I want

[@mehulsharma2925]

@@khanhhuyennguyen777 ayeee that's great dude great!!! keep goinggg 🌠

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@@mehulsharma2925 right

[@liaqatasadi7359]

You are a wonderous child. You have great power to inspire the world. Best of luck.

[@zereland5633]

I truly believe that books provide not only an entertainment, but also give us knowledge. And this amazing girl proved it.

[@saharbelhouchet]

She was so confident when she talk really incredibly amzing I hope you're growing up and you becoming a successful lady ❤ And your speech reminded me when I was child I read books before when I slept and now I'm in twenties I kept this habit ❤

[@vinayakadam2613]

Hats 9ff to her because she literally remembered all the lines of the book she read years ago She is a super kid Lots of love from India ❤

[@nilufarduschanova7146]

I love reading books to!!

[@manugaming2157]

Inspirational video. To think it's nearly been a decade since this has been released on yt. I wish i had that curiosity as that little girl, i wanna be a kid ohh brings backs amazing memories :)

[@vishveshpatel8117]

This little girl is inspiration to me. I heard from many great people that reading is a good habbit but none had a great impact than this little girl. When a little kid gives you a suggestion which they themselves practiced has a treamendous impact on anyone. Also, am feeling little jealous from her if I could have incorporated this habbit very early in childhood!!!

[@AbdulazizAlAzmi-pu7ns]

Thank you so much for this video. Super helpful and well-presented. Your time and effort is most appreciated!

[@tas9551]

In the days before internet the public library was my special place; second hand bookstores then took over and now Scribd and kindle are my joys. Books are opportunities to live, escape from, and understand so many things.

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inspiring one

[@varunpc6058]

me too.....my friend.

[@cristiansiregar470]

dearApril Que,the last word i like from you is "i know how turning dreams into reality is a long and slow process i will continue to read and write every day and most importantly, i will open my eyes wider to see the whole world around me so let's spend it time by reading a book, sitting quietly and enjoying the beautifully arranged words and pictures"thanks

[@tinayang3845]

Die Unendliche Geschichte von Michael Ende. A must read for small and big people

[@sampathkumarr151]

This vedio is recommended by my English teacher just now.

[@alexandersson971]

Damn you´ve already come further than me in life, and I´m 20. You are going to go far!

[@user-cy1sc2cq9p]

Alex Andersson 😭😭😭😭I feel you

[@vaiqdabom]

I was thinking the same lol what am I doing with my life?

[@jm1067]

It isn't really about age. We all have our time for success. But yeah you have a point, she's so young and it makes me question my life 😂 What tf am I doing with my life?!

[@meganwilson5522]

This little girl is truly amazing! I loved this TedX talk, it was truly amazing, keep it up! x

[@Vatan_Parast30]

I wish my parents made me read when I was a kid :( sad how some kids are so privileged to grow up in such families while others waste their lives doing everything other than grow intellectually

[@Ead2410]

Ik it's really sad

[@_________________7059]

I have 2 nieces- the eldest (14 yo) only reads webtoon comics and watches cartoons, and she fails in school. But the younger one (11 yo) ALWAYS has a book in her hand, and she's constantly on the honor roll.

[@dhiambi6415]

I remember in the summer before going into first grade, my dad brought me to the bookstore every week- and I got like 5 nancy drew books. I truly believe having a childhood full of reading was very beneficial to me

[@janwaryulius5644]

It's never too late to start reading. I started after becoming homeless, and it has changed my life.

[@laureattatsabong6020]

Just make sure you don't repeat that same mistake with your own children! !😊

[@GracejoyTV]

Incredibly true and touching. Thank you little girl for being an inspiration. You will go far in life.

[@nguyenthanhgioi7565]

awesome. thank for sharing.

[@InfoCodex]

Incredible delivery

[@sharannya3328]

breathtaking? seriously? i dont remember that last time I Used that word and im 13! bro that girl is so insprational! i love reading. and Bill Bryson? THAT AUTHOR IS AMAZING AND HIS BOOKS R SO GOOD AND I HAVENT READ THEM BUT SHE HAS?! wow

[@roshanshrestha9712]

That little girl is very brave in speech👧

[@deboralaurensiasihotang5061]

I like reading too. But the girl has read book from she was a child. So good

[@sarahdila6473]

Shes a smart girl i wish for her good Luck

[@minglugu3840]

I just finished reading Bill's book. :)

[@RandoPassingBy]

Her English is so good······

[@dr.jessietheodore9734]

She conveys the message fastly which is amazing

[@raulguzman9842]

We need more young generation like her With a book, you can imagine yourself differently. With a book, anything can happen. With a book, yo can do whatever you want, the only limit is your imagination.. Because of her reading she has better English than Chinese students parents paying $10,000s for a high end school just to get a good English mark on there test. While most other Chinese students may only do a year or two of international study maybe 4 years. She could get a good paying job when she get to a working age and by thag work her way to the top. the presentation was great!

[@ellieandryaninwonderland2352]

I too love to read books...She inspires me to read more books to be a good read...Nd to live thousands live through this to experience all those stuff and places which you can't do and can't go in reality but live that moment by reading by totally involve in the story.. just love this❤️❤️

[@Graymanone]

Many kids get lucky and have a family who supports growth and sets up their children for success.

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Oh that's so amazing

[@anybodycandraweasily1263]

i love book reading - printed materials as well

[@nishanthathennakoon603]

You are simply amazing!

[@harriettpavonrosado5175]

Wow! I am inspired. You outdid yourself.

[@user-yg4je4lt4v]

Thank you

[@rupabasumatary6905]

Thats so true I also love reading. This young girl is an inspiration ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️

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Great job with it 👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍

[@BOSSME2024]

she is very smart and talented ❤

[@jennysdrawingsandcrafts1364]

I found reading is the best way to entertain. Thanks presentator.

[@livylivytsang7718]

Reading is very good. I like your message. U are so confident and brave on he stage.

[@chrysrsblla8488]

not me here listening her speech for my english subject assignments

[@HaTrangPham-le2hk]

She is so great

[@RomarioVillanueva]

This is inspiring to see. Awesome!

[@noviananda7168]

I should have read more books back then but i know it's never too late. We need more young generation like her

[@ritalocket7551]

Wow awesome..

[@manojthakor5785]

thank you

[@1SavageQueen89]

So eloquent and inspiring!

[@awatifhashim8017]

The way she talk shows that she really do read a lot !

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she has a very big brain

[@user-by3tq7dl6z]

The girl is very young, but she is very good at speech!

[@samarpanananda1150]

Wao her english pronunciation is really good

[@maentarawneh7727]

such a great girl. awsome job

[@jaideeprai230]

She is as expansive as the universe. This Lil soul hits you hard into realising that reading is everything. What an awesome Lil Girl. Yes I wish That I lived through reading & indulging just like how the enlightened Lil one Quoted. ❤️❤️❤️

[@niyahschannel7926]

She is so young❤️❤️

[@halimapeter8436]

I love it so much bravo

[@aaqibcommando]

amazing

[@owentomos2306]

You should write a book, possibly about speaking with confidence in public.

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[@kimberlyvon957]

Give her a break she’s probably 10. She could improve with enough practice 🙄

[@jaredengh7092]

it takes a lot of confidence to go up there.she has good pic's.

[@ZCoreStudio]

when i used to be a little kid i did read any book i can find then ... PlayStation 2 invaded my home

[@pscnursescorner4974]

😂

[@ngburn]

💀

[@rasbijalpatel310]

That is how we read,50 yrs ago and reached places,nice reviving the ART OF IMAGINATIVE TRAVEL,later becomes real.THOUGHTS NEVER WASTE THEM.

[@AHaffejee]

Well said ❤

[@muhammadazizabdusamatov]

Her presentation very long and was very amazing. She very very like read books because her parents had a book shop

[@yustantiyustanti9813]

Roahldahl's books were all full of awesomeness

[@shivanandjoy8424]

Wow Wonderful

[@raihanamokhtara7124]

Waw😇it's realy great Ilike her english her thinking and her self-confidence all the presentation it's wonderful 🤗😗👏bravo

[@gachagirls5143]

Wow good now she is a good girl!

[@billty516]

she is so good

[@phquydl08]

awesome

[@mariasaqib618]

this is the best speech in the whole world

[@alizayshahab8903]

Can anyone tell me how reading helps in improving English without opening dictionary?

[@nguyenthithuynga5998]

she is so great!

[@juanitapepita4597]

Her parents must’ve really proud of her.

[@AsifAli-cj4kj]

Amazing speed and speech.. Love you sweetheart

[@ferkafaxriddinovna5338]

Your speech is very awesome little girl!!!🌸🌸🌸

[@Panaprium]

So true!

[@MrNapoles]

Powerful video and message. I love seeing young people start their love of reading.

[@jennifertse9233]

Awesome! I love to read too. I'm inspired by your confidence to give a talk and dream big dreams!

[@crystalstoychannel2681]

such a nice story wow

[@buivanhan1072]

What is the name of the music song/ rythm in the early of this video? It sound so good! Are there anyone know about it? please tell me!

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This vid was amazing

[@minhvan5916]

So nice

[@NguyenHoa-jh3cj]

Yes

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Amazing!

[@sudhanshutripathi702]

I am going to watch the video once again

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Great

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So greater than great

[@englishforkids1239]

Amazing ,good lt' s great.