The Power of Birthday Books

Imagine having godparents who never missed your birthday and always brought you books that opened up whole new worlds. That’s what Alice Pung experienced growing up as a refugee kid in Australia, thanks to Uncle Martin and Auntie Stella. Their simple gifts—books, love, and kindness—became a lifeline, teaching Alice about empathy, hope, and the magic of a good story. Proof that sometimes, the best presents aren’t things, but the stories and love we pass on. #WatercoolerMoment #BookLovers #ActsOfKindness #Religion