Ms. Vu Thi Quynh Lien - Deputy Director, Editor-in-Chief of Kim Dong Publishing House - shared that the book topics of Kim Dong Publishing House participating in this year's awards are diverse in terms of topics, forms and subjects.
This award is the motivation for authors and Kim Dong Publishing House to continue to bring readers attractive and interesting new books, promoting the team of editors and painters to continue to search for topics, organize and invest in works.
Telling stories of Dien Bien Phu
Released to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory, the book "Story of Dien Bien Phu" won the B prize of the 2025 National Book Award. With a concise story by writer Huu Mai, a vivid illustration by painter Nguyen The Phuong, bringing young readers a general, easy-to-understand view of the historic "shocking global" campaign.
Be wise with money - Avoid worries
This is one of the 2 publications that has just been awarded the B Prize and the Book Favorite Award at the 2025 National Book Award Ceremony of Kim Dong Publishing House.
The work chooses comic book form to convey personal financial concepts that are considered dry. Through the life story of a Vietnamese family with many close situations in life, the book introduces basic knowledge about financial management such as saving, reasonable spending, financial planning and understanding the true value of money.
Bragging at grandpa's house
Grandpa's house riot" by writer Nguyen Xuan Thuy won the B prize. This is a story about city children who only like fast food and electronics, when the COVID-19 pandemic occurred, they were sent back to their hometowns. The work skillfully conveys the value of family affection and the maturity of young children in love.
Windy windows
Windy Windows" winning the B prize is a touching memoir of poet Xuan Quynh's son. In this memoir, in the closest position, readers will see a Xuan Quynh, a Luu Quang Vu, a little Mi, an artist Luu Tuan, a very close Luu Minh Vu with delicate love and simple way of life.
Live
Living" winning the B prize is a graphic novel in autobiographical style, built from the memories of author Hai Anh's mother - director Viet Linh about her teenage years living in the war zone and sympathetic stories surrounding the mother-child relationship. "Living" is not only a story about a family but also a journey to find out the origins and memories.
Grandma on the apple tree
Grandma on the Apple Tree" winning the C prize tells the story of little Andi's desire to have a grandmother. That desire brought him to beautiful games, realized his dream and connected him with a real grandmother.
Enjoying philosophy
The special feature of the 12-volume book series "Enjoying Philosophy" winning the C prize lies in the simple presentation, combining concise text and vivid illustrations. Philosophical questions are posed from everyday situations, helping young readers easily relate to personal experiences.
Famous ancient craft
The comic book series "Vang danh nghề cổ" winning the C prize recounts the story of ancient crafts in a vivid and close comic form, for young readers. The comic book series becomes a bridge to help the young generation access cultural values in a gentle and profound way, arousing national pride and awareness of cultural heritage preservation in the young generation.
