ALASKA ACADEMY: ALASKIDS SHINE IN “READING CULTURE” COMPETITIONS

The Alaska Academy recently hosted the Preliminary Round of the “Book Review – Presentation on a Favorite Book” and “Become Your Favorite Literary Character” competitions on April 14th and 15th. The events were met with great enthusiasm from the students.

As part of the activities for BOOK DAY 2025, these two competitions attracted the participation of nearly 150 students, ranging from Grades 1 to 5. The largest group was from Grade 1 – the young readers who have just mastered the art of reading and writing.

The judging panel of the 2025 Book Festival was highly impressed by the reviewed books and the Alaskids’ character portrayals. This showcased not only the students’ love of reading, but also their diverse literary tastes, which spanned genres from literature and fairy tales to science, adventure/fantasy, and informational books (including both English and Vietnamese titles).

The community looks forward to the Final Round of the “Book Review – Presentation on a Favorite Book” and “Become Your Favorite Literary Character” competitions, which will take place on BOOK DAY 2025 – Friday, April 18, 2025.