[Explanation] In Changchun, Jilin, there is a special "bookstore" opened in Tianqiao: there is no salesperson, and the book selection and payment process is self-service.
The books are all donated by caring people from all walks of life, and all the money raised from the book sales is used to help families with children with mental disabilities.
On November 5th, the reporter found this self-service "bookstore" exuding warmth and power.
It is more like a large bookstore than a bookstore.
On the flyover, a long row of bookshelves holds more than ten thousand books.
Books are placed in an orderly manner according to categories and prices, so that citizens can read and purchase them.
Xu Xu is the person in charge of this "bookstore".
She told reporters that books are second-hand books donated by caring people, with prices ranging from RMB 1 to RMB 5.
In Changchun, there are still six such "bookstores" in operation, and this "tianqiao bookstore" is the only "bookstore" still open outdoors.
[Concurrent] Xu Xu, Bookstore Manager
Generally, the price is 1 yuan, 2 yuan, 5 yuan, and 10 yuan.
Generally speaking, we divide its income into two parts. One part (80%) is the income of children (autistic) who perform on-site services.
Then there will be 20% of the expenses we will put into our activity funds.
[Commentary] When the reporter interviewed, it happened that someone with love came here to donate books.
Through conversations with reporters, I learned that this book donor has been silently supporting this loving "bookstore", and she has donated more than 200 books so far.
[Concurrent] Lovers Yu Ying
While donating books, I was also buying books.
The process of buying books is also communicating with children, so that children can get this kind of language communication.
In this way, it can help these children with autism to integrate into this society.
[Commentary] The reporter learned that Xu Xu has been helping orphans and autistic children for 8 years.
In 2018, she also organized and established the first officially registered parent organization in Jilin Province, organizing charity fairs, outdoor social activities and other activities throughout the year, specifically serving families with mental disabilities, helping them to integrate into society faster and better.
[Concurrent] Xu Xu, Bookstore Manager
At the same time, in addition to making a market and selling books, we also carried out some small love classes, sign language dance classes, and reading classes.
As of this week, there are now 17 classes in class every week.
From 2017 until now, the cumulative number of participating families should be around 500 families.
[Commentary] Xu Xu said that in the future, we will unite more forces from all walks of life to join the team of helping families with mental disabilities.
Reporter from Changchun Lu Shengnan
Editor in charge: [Liu Xian]