National program · annually from 2026

Read books, create the future

A nationwide competition for students in grades 1–11 to promote reading, improve reading literacy and encourage a thirst for knowledge.

About the National Reading Movement

As part of cooperation between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the United Arab Emirates, the National Reading Movement is held annually from 2026 to widely promote a culture of reading among young people, improve reading literacy and support interest in books.

The program covers students of general secondary schools and is organized as an open competition that encourages knowledge, critical thinking and creativity.

Main objectives of the program

Promoting reading

Spreading reading widely in society and systematically strengthening schoolchildren's interest in books.

Reading culture in the regions

Raising reading levels in remote areas and developing an age-appropriate reading culture.

Developing libraries

Supplying libraries and educational institutions with fiction, professional and specialized literature.

Critical and creative thinking

Encouraging independent thinking, creativity and an interest in reading among young people.

A three-stage competition

From the school and district stage to the national final, participants demonstrate their knowledge, analytical skills and writing literacy.

  1. May 2026 — February 2027 01 · School/district stage Online applications and monthly tests
    Registration on the platform and monthly tests based on assigned books over 9 months. The 150 top-scoring participants advance to the regional stage.
    Online
  2. March — April 2027 02 · Regional stage Test and essay
    Held at youth centers. Grades 1–5 take a test, while older categories take a test and a 60-minute essay.
    Regional level
  3. 2027 03 · National stage Open interview and essay
    Finalists in the grade 6–8 and 9–11 categories are assessed through an open interview and a written assignment based on the set literature.
    Final stage

Cash prizes for winners and runners-up

$50,000
1st place — for each of the two winners
$30,000
2nd place — for each of the two runners-up
$15,000
3rd place — for each of the two runners-up
$10,000
For each winner of the five additional categories

Equal opportunities for every student

The program provides for the participation of all students and wider access to the necessary learning resources.

National Library

Essential learning resources

Information and library centers

Open access in the regions

E-books

Available on the platform

Audiobooks

Convenient and inclusive reading

School libraries

Resources close to students

Republican Children's Library

Literature for children and teenagers

Join the reading movement Register on the platform, read the selected works and test your knowledge.
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