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BOOKS FOR LOVE @ $10

Swire Properties’ “BOOKS FOR LOVE @ $10” campaign is an annual fundraising event that aims to pass on the joy of reading by collecting and selling secondhand books donated by the general public, promoting the joy of reading and shared knowledge.

Since its launch in 2009, the annual programme has proved very popular, winning support from our customers, tenants and the general public, and we successfully received donation of over tens of thousands of books. The books collected were then sorted and categorised by the Community Ambassadors and the volunteers from the two NGO partners, and sold at a charity price of HK$10 each. The initiative, which includes online and 8-day charity sales, attracts more than 45,000 book lovers to the two venues at Taikoo Place annually, raising over HK$1.36 million for charity. To promote a love of reading, “BOOKS FOR LOVE @ $10” also features other engagement activities like storytelling showtime and cosplay parades for children to stimulate their creativity and imagination in the world of books. The annual project mobilised 6000 volunteers across different generations, showcasing the inclusive power of volunteers.

The proceeds raised went to the “Treasure Trove” project on children’s welfare, led by The Boys’ & Girls’ Clubs Association of Hong Kong (BGCA) and volunteering services by the Agency for Volunteer Service (AVS).

For the latest news of the programme, please visit our BOOKS FOR LOVE @ $10’ webpage.

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.In-person charity book sale at ArtisTree. Watch the 2024 event video.

.In-person charity book sale at ArtisTree. Watch the 2023 event video.

Community Ambassador

.Watch the event video in 2022

Community Ambassador

.Watch the event video in 2022

Community Ambassador programme - Books for Love 2018

.BOOKS for LOVE @ $10 2018 was supported by 2,700 volunteers and raised a record of over HK$700,000 during the four-day charity book sale.

Community Ambassador programme Books for Love 2017

.Over 1,000 Community Ambassadors and NGO volunteers sorted and categorised the books prior to the charity book sale. [Watch the event video in 2016]