The covers of books for children by late author Nguyên Hồng. The books have been republished by the Kim Đồng Publishing House to celebrate the publisher’s 62nd birthday anniversary. — Photo courtesy of the publisher By Thu Anh HCM CITY— Four books for children by late author Nguyên Hồng of Nam Định Province, a leading writer of Việt Nam between the 1930s and 60s, have been reprinted by the Kim Đồng Publishing House. The publication celebrates the publisher’s 62nd birthday anniversary. The books include Dưới Chân Cầu Mây (Under the Mây Bridge), Những Ngày Thơ Ấu (Childhood Days), Một Tuổi Thơ Văn (Time for Literature) and Những Truyện Hay Viết Cho Thiếu Nhi-Nguyên Hồng (Short Stories for Children by Nguyên Hồng), which were selected from many books of the … [Read more...] about Books for children by late author Nguyên Hồng republished
Best loved books for young readers
Children’s books released for summer holiday
The leading publisher for children’s books, Kim Đồng Publishing House, has released new books to meet reading demand this summer. VNS Photo by Phương Mai HCM CITY New books for children published by the Kim Đồng Publishing House, a leading publisher for young readers, are now available in HCM City bookstores. A series of books titled Kỹ Năng Vàng Cho Học Sinh Trung Học (Living Skills for Secondary School Students) by a group of well-known educators and experts in different fields was first published to serve teenagers. These books provide young readers knowledge, experiences and skills in health and physical care, study and vocational training. Steve Martin’s Stem includes eight books featuring English learning through quizzes and puzzles. Kim Đồng’s website, www.nxbkimdong.com.vn, has introduced 12 new Vietnamese children’s books in literature, history and the … [Read more...] about Children’s books released for summer holiday
New history comics for young readers issued
Young readers enjoy reading history books and comics about Việt Nam. — VNS Photo Anh ThưViet Nam News By Thu Anh HCM CITY — Young readers will have more opportunities to learn about Vietnamese history after the release this week of new books by poet and reporter Lê Minh Quốc. The comic collection, titled Hiền Tài Nước Việt (Vietnamese Great Men), includes 10 books on Vietnamese history in different periods. The works feature Vietnamese kings, generals, national heroes and scholars such as General Trương Hán Siêu, revolutionary Cao Bá Quát, and scholars Mạc Đĩnh Chi and Lê Quý Đôn. The pictures were created by Phạm Ngọc Tuấn. Hiền Tài Nước Việt is part of a long-term programme launched this year by publishing houses Đông A and Dân Trí on history books for children and teenagers. … [Read more...] about New history comics for young readers issued
The icing on the cake for young chef
Viet Nam News Hoàng Nguyên, 24, was born in a business family in the central city of Đà Nẵng and graduated from the Academy of Journalism and Communication, but chose to pursue neither career. Instead, he became a pastry chef. Now, after overcoming a myriad challenges, he is the proud owner of Bana Bakery with the famous bánh kem sầu riêng (durian cream cake) and the author of a bakery cookbook that sells like er… hot cakes. This year he plans to write a second book containing recipes for 70 cakes and an online book on traditional Vietnamese cakes in English and Vietnamese. Thu Ngân speaks to Nguyên. Inner Sanctum: How were your early days in baking? What inspired your love for cake making? I still remember… It was a day when I was in secondary school. My sister, who signed up for a bakery class, did not want to go alone and asked me to accompany her. I think it was destiny. I did a good job in that class, especially … [Read more...] about The icing on the cake for young chef
Young HCM City writer aims to reach hearts
Viet Nam News Young writer Quách Lê Anh Khanh is known as a “publishing phenomenon” in HCM City. Since 2012, he has published a book every year, 900,000 copies of which have been sold out so far. Poet Lê Minh Quốc considers him a representative for today’s young writers, who focus on simple topics mingled with philosophy and themes that readers can relate to. Lê Hương talks with him about his work. Inner Sanctum: You are one of the best-selling authors in HCM City. What do you think makes you so successful? I have never thought of writing a book for it to become a best-seller. All that I have written are my true feelings, true memories that I have experienced. There is this saying that I learned in school: “What stems from the heart will reach hearts.” I think the sincerity in my feelings has touched other souls who share much in common with mine. There are many young people who have experienced their first love … [Read more...] about Young HCM City writer aims to reach hearts