Kazakhstan has started accepting applications for participation in the republican contest "Ulttyk Kitap", dedicated to the National Book Day.
It will be held in 10 nominations:
1) The best book for children;
2) The best comic book;
3) The best non-fiction book;
4) The best book in the detective genre;
5) The best book in the genre of satire;
6) The best illustrated book;
7) The best translated book;
8) The best book in the genre of fiction;
9) The best publishing house;
10) Grand Prix "Book of the Year".
Works published during the last 2 years are accepted for participation in the competition. Applications are accepted from January 15 to April 1, 2025.
For more information, please call: +7-775-897-7-88, +7-727-397-61-15.
The competition is organized by the Ministry of Culture and Information. Its main goal is to provide a reading culture, promote the development of Kazakh literature and spirituality, identify the best book authors, support and stimulate translators, publishers and book designers.
Recall that on the initiative of the Head of State, a new holiday was established – National Book Day, which will be celebrated on April 23.
According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/918178