How reading helped this Malaysian teen with Down syndrome gain confidence

Ashton Tiew Zhen-U, 17, is an avid reader with an impressive collection of books spanning genres like superhero comics, history, geography and fiction.

He is thrilled that this Saturday, he will take part in his first-ever book reading session with friends.

The event is part of the Let’s Celebrate DS Awareness Month campaign, organised by Alumni Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation (KDSF). October is Down syndrome awareness month.

The event will take place at BookXcess, IOI Mall Damansara in Petaling Jaya, Selangor from 2.30pm to 4pm.

The chosen book is British author Roald Dahl’s Charlie And The Chocolate Factory – a timeless classic filled with imagination and fun.

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