{"id":6260,"date":"2020-07-10T19:42:44","date_gmt":"2020-07-10T16:42:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/na.sofard.dev\/?p=6260"},"modified":"2026-10-30T18:44:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T16:44:14","slug":"longlist-announced-for-the-espreso-readers-choice-2020-book-award-in-the-children-s-literature-category","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/na.sofard.dev\/en\/longlist-announced-for-the-espreso-readers-choice-2020-book-award-in-the-children-s-literature-category\/","title":{"rendered":"Longlist announced for the \u201cEspreso. Readers\u2019 Choice 2020\u201d book award in the \u201cChildren\u2019s Literature\u201d category"},"content":{"rendered":"

A total of 165 books from 38 publishing houses were submitted during the first stage of the “Espreso. Readers’ Choice 2020” book award.<\/p>\n

After carefully checking all publications submitted by publishing houses for compliance with the requirements of the Prize, the Organizing Committee formed Long Lists of books for the competition in three nominations: “Literature for adults”, “Literature for teenagers” and “Literature for children”.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Children vote sincerely, children vote with their hearts, children are not indifferent to Ukrainian books, they are eagerly waiting for this year’s literary novelties in their libraries all over Ukraine.\u00a0<\/p>\n

By the second stage, 35 editions from 13 publishing houses were included in the Long List of Books in the “Literature for Children” category.<\/p>\n

“Knight of the Emerald Order. Inquisitor”, Yulia Cherninka (KM-BUKS Publishing Group)<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

The second book in the series about the adventures of the boy Yaroslav. In the first book, Yaroslav became a Knight of the secret Order of the Emeralds and took initiation in the lands of the magical city of Lumburn. In the second volume, Yaroslav goes to Lumbern again. This time he must avert a terrible danger from the inhabitants of the city. The Lumberna inquisitor broke the witchcraft rule and set Varena XIII’s oak tree on fire. Since then, a deadly threat has been hanging over the city. The scourge of the plague is mercilessly mowing down the ordinary people of Lumber. Ugly gargoyles roam the city, and from every bonfire on which a witch was burned, a living torch crystallized in space. Live fireballs roll through the streets of the city, and God forbid you stumble upon that torch. He comes to life, starts flailing his arms and legs and spitting fire. Will Yaroslav manage to guess the icons of the schemers and save the city from the onslaught of angry dark forces? Great adventures, many secrets and new friends await the boy. And together with real friends, you can overcome any obstacles!<\/p>\n

“Kitty Girl”, Halyna Vdovichenko (“Stary Lev Publishing House”)<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

Six little kittens found themselves on the winter street, where they are cold and hungry… But they are not the type to whine and despair. Instead, the kittens get together and turn winter into fun: they play in snowsuits, build a maze in the snow, pretending to be archaeologists, and build a very cozy snow cat house. And then they find something to decorate it with. Kitten heroes will delight children with their vivacity and rich imagination and will suggest many ideas for winter games.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The picture book by Halyna Vdovichenko and Natalka Hayda is a story for children about true friendship and New Year’s miracles. After all, soon the kittens will find a big cat family – and these will be the adventures of 36 and 6 cats.<\/p>\n

“Pirate Route”, Galina Malik (“Stary Lev Publishing House”)<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

The fun picture book “Pirate’s Route” by the famous Ukrainian writer Halyna Malik and illustrator Grasi Oliyko is a playful journey in dreams, and at the same time a fun geography lesson for kids. Because each of us in childhood wanted to be a daring pirate who obeys the seas and oceans.<\/p>\n

“Miya and the Lunar Eclipse” by Olya Rusin, (“Stary Lev Publishing House”)<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

Mia is never bored. With their classmate Matviy and his younger brother Lyudozherchyk, they constantly get into adventures. And these adventures become even more when a stranger appears on the doorstep of Mia and Grandpa’s apartment – her dad. Wariness turns to delight – it turns out that dad works in an astronomical observatory! So, Mia, Matvii and Lyudozherchyk will also be able to get there one day.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But is it really so? Read Ola Rusina’s witty story full of funny pranks and jokes.<\/p>\n

“The story told by Zhuka”, Grasya Oliyko (Stary Lev Publishing House)<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

Beetle lives at a gas station with his brother Sirius. They are fed by a good woman, but she disappears somewhere. Now the dogs don’t have enough water, because winter is coming, and at the gas station they decide to get rid of them and take them as far away as possible. Who knows what would have happened to them if one day the family’s car had not stopped on the side of the road to give the dogs shelter and love.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“The Story Told by Zhuka” – the first picture book of Ukrainian illustrator Grasi Oliyko – is a direct and touching story that will touch the hearts of children and adults.<\/p>\n

“Journey with the Magic Atlas: Paris”, Nadiyka Gerbish (Stary Lev Publishing House)<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

They say Paris is always about love (and croissants). So Luka and Terezka will go on their third journey with the Magic Atlas not by themselves, but by taking a couple in love with them.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Together they will feast on traditional French pastries, reveal the secrets of the Eiffel Tower and the incomprehensible Montmartre, walk along the Seine, get acquainted with the paintings of famous impressionists and see the glorious Notre Dame.\u00a0<\/p>\n

And they will also learn why the capital of France is called the City of Light and why they want to return to it so much all the time.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Who grows in the forest”, Kateryna Mikhalitsyna (Stary Lev Publishing House)<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

This is a completely ordinary story about how a grumbling badger and mischievous squirrels saved the world… that is, the native forest. But also about how many shades the autumn leaves of beeches and hornbeams have, how spruce and larch prepare for winter, or oak moss – actually moss, and why you can’t burn dead trees, even if it seems that no one lives there. In addition, this book encourages readers to think about the value of memories, trains attention (try to find all the soldier bugs hidden in the drawings by the artist Oksana Bula!) and offers a “recipe” for making a wonderful eco-style garland.<\/p>\n

“R(z)dny people”, Tetyana Stus (Shcherbachenko) (“Stary Lev Publishing House”)<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

The book “Di(z)dni lyudi” is about understanding, about our human difference, which enriches and unites small and large worlds. You can be surprised or even wary of the variety of emotions, appearance, and actions of people. This diversity should not stand in the way of closeness in the family and kinship in the limitlessness of cultures and traditions, – urges Tanya Stus.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“The World Around Us”, Halyna Guzovska-Korytska (“Dyke Pole” Publishing House)<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

“The world around us” is a life-giving treasury of universal human values, people’s experience. Life wisdom, which is dominant in the stories, teaches readers to be generous, clean, to be able to see the sun, to enjoy life, to help nature, to create harmony and not to disturb it…\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n

The book consists of sixteen works. The author’s reflection, which is contained in one word at the end of the stories, testifies to the writer’s development of her own style, the ability to write original and accurate: “Kitty” – wisdom, “Domestic” – friendliness, “Dandelion: grandfather or grandmother?” – the future, “Poppy miracle” – awe, “Stem” – vitality, “Traveller” – healing, “Stream” – life-giving, “Egorko” – gratitude, “Stork” – friendship, “Cuckoo” – stinginess, “From the sea” – authenticity, “Nuts for a squirrel” – cordiality, “Autumn” – generosity, “December 1st” – humanity, “Tiny” – kindness, “Birch” – recklessness.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n

Short works that leave a deep mark on the reader’s soul are impressive with a wealth of artistic means: epithets, similes, author’s neologisms, personification. This is a testament to mastery of the word.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n

Today, this is one of the best collections of short stories, which will not leave indifferent to the world around everyone who is rooting for both plants and animals, who cares about the future of our children. This book will replenish the teacher’s methodological treasure trove in language or literature lessons, reading.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n

The texts are examples of socio-cultural issues that will contribute to children’s assimilation of spiritual and cultural values \u200b\u200band moral norms, will shape their aesthetic taste, are developmental and interesting for generation “z”.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“A Bunny Nicknamed TOYSCHO”, Iryna Lindley (SE “All-Ukrainian Specialized Publishing House “Svit”)<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

The lazy bunny woke up at noon, did not plant the garden, but only did what he did, playing with butterflies and snails all day. “So what? It’s not my problem” – answered the lazy man, if one of his friends asked him for help. That’s how the forest animals nicknamed him – a bunny with the nickname TO Y SCHO. But somehow our SO and SCHO got lost in the forest and got into a big mess. And now, in order to return home and not fall into the clutches of the Cunning Fox, he will have to forever forget about his laziness and never leave his friends in trouble again.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Diary of happy girls”, Alyona Pulyaeva (“ASSA” Publishing House)<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

A modern book for modern girls! Every girl is special. So, her desires, secrets and dreams are special. But each of the special girls wants one thing – to be happy. To achieve this goal, you will need “Diary of happy girls”.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The diary consists of five sections, each of which has its own color:\u00a0<\/p>\n

– blue pages will help you acquire various skills – practical skills that will be useful in modern life;\u00a0<\/p>\n

– yellow ones are designed to get to know yourself better, to understand your features;\u00a0<\/p>\n

– purple pages give you the opportunity to try different hobbies;\u00a0<\/p>\n

– green pages are chosen for entertainment;\u00a0<\/p>\n

– turquoise can be filled together with your best friend, sister or mother.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The diary contains QR codes, by scanning which you can get useful audio and video materials.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The main goal of the secret man is to make his owner happy.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Our Lady Mary painted animals”, Svitlana Taratorina (Publishing House “Publishing House” (FOP Omelyanenko L.S.))<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

“Otsia Maria painted animals” – 68 pages of an exciting story about the incredible adventures of a little artist from the village of Bolotnia. Maria experiences a serious illness, because of which her world changes. It seems that you should not wait for something good. But Maria has paints and a great desire to paint. Fantastic beasts are watching Maria from the dark forest. They know her secret, which the girl herself does not even know about yet.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This is a book about the fact that dreams save. And not only us, but also everything around. That illness will not stand in the way of perseverance. That imagination can do everything.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Vivid illustrations by Natalka Levytska recreate the unique atmosphere of the mysterious world of Maria Prymachenko. This is also the first artistic attempt to tell about Maria’s childhood and how she managed to achieve her dreams.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Otsia Mariya drew animals” is a direct continuation of the two-volume book “She did it” and the first story book of the “Girls can do everything” project about outstanding Ukrainian women. And by “first” we, of course, mean what will happen next!\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Limericks” Sashko Dermanskyi, Oleg Petrenko-Zanevskyi (illustrator) (“Crocus” Publishing House)<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

Here words are puns in plums,\u00a0<\/p>\n

Common sense is absolutely harmful.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Here are the weirdos \u2014\u00a0<\/p>\n

For all tastes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Even the rhymes and lines here are sharp!\u00a0<\/p>\n

“I – Kilimanjaro”, Valya Vzdulska, Larisa Chaika (illustrator) (“Crocus” Publishing House)<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

The little heroine of this book imagines herself as a resident of Africa – her imaginary magical and gentle world, in which friendly people and animals live. She lives a day full of bright impressions, which helps her to understand her inner world more deeply and to love the people around her even more. Written in delicate verlibres and elegantly illustrated, the book is perfect for both family reading and discussion in school lessons…\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Cities of Ukraine”, Maryana Gordienko (Ranok Publishing House)<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

This is a travel book through the cities of Ukraine. She will guide you through famous ancient and modern streets, show you unusual buildings, and introduce you to amazing people. More than 40 windows will tell interesting stories, facts from the past and present, reveal what historical places looked like. Well, the most observant readers will meet famous figures of culture and art on city streets: Oleksandr Dovzhenko in Kyiv, Lev Landau in Kharkiv, Ivan Fedorov in Lviv, and many others. Let’s start the journey!\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Bird Alphabet. Ukrainian birds”, Irena Panarina (Ranok Publishing House)\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

436 species of birds can be found in Ukraine. Many of them are rare, listed in the Red Book of Ukraine, protected by European legislation on nature protection. Artist Irena Panarina chose 33 birds that live or fly to Ukraine and created a unique bird alphabet. The book is illustrated in the original author’s thread image technique. This edition is not only for those who master literacy, but also for everyone who loves and protects nature.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Bean Squirrel and the Midnight Gobbler”, Halyna Tkachuk (Ranok Publishing House)<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

In ancient Kyiv, in Podil, there lived a girl named Kvasolya. In those days, many people from Kyiv knew how to turn into animals or birds. The bean was a squirrel, because it fell on the squirrel. Once upon a time, a mysterious and elusive thief appeared in Kyiv – Midnight Eater. Kvasolin’s dad, the witch Beet, decided to find a way to scare away the glutton. Together with the elder man Patikoslav, Kvasolya and the elder man Patikoslav set off in search of ingredients for the magical potion of Buryak through the dangerous and whimsical outskirts of Kyiv.<\/p>\n

“Sapiens”, Volodymyr Aryenev (“Ranok” Publishing House)<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

2178, Kyiv, the world of the distant future. One day in April, an ordinary schoolboy Mykhailo Neborak met a newcomer named Oleksandr Nenarok. He has two mothers, a necromancer grandfather and an iron heart. But this is only the beginning of heart-breaking adventures in the long-awaited science fiction novel for teenagers by the writer Volodymyr Aryenev, known in Ukraine and Europe.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Cosmic agents against the Cheese Monster”, Anya Khromova (Ranok Publishing House)\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

Vitya Malchenyuk, but in fact secret agent Jotan Yotog, lives on Earth, goes to the second grade and has to prepare a bridgehead for the aliens to land. During another communication session with the management, Jotan receives a secret task, but does not have time to complete it. Now a terrible threat hangs over our planet, because the Cheese Monster has landed on Earth.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“The Land of Naughty Children”, Valentina Kohan (Ranok Publishing House)\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

After a quarrel with his parents, Danylka was sucked into a portal that opened directly in his room. And in a moment the boy landed on some arrogant girl who called herself Katrusya. Amazingly? Perhaps. Only Danylkov has no time to think about it. After all, he was transported to a wonderful world where you can ride rides and eat sweets to your heart’s content, where there are no adults and their stupid rules…\u00a0<\/p>\n

“When I was a fox”, Tanya Postavna (“Vivat” Publishing House)<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

A grandfather tells his granddaughter that she is actually a fox. The girl believes. From this day, the adventures of Lysichka, her dog Mercury and a personal angel named Re begin.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This book is about childhood and belief in miracles. About the power of children’s imagination and relationships with elders. About the fact that sometimes grandparents can replace parents, and the family does not necessarily consist of mom and dad. This book helps children to better understand adult problems, and adults to remember their childhood.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“When I was a fox” is an important book about the perception of the world, which requires not only reading, but also discussion with the child. Turn on your imagination and welcome to the world of Lysychka!\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Business magicians”, Serhii Shcherbakov (“Vivat” Publishing House)\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

Maksym Derevyanko, who a year ago dreamed of a magic wand, and now founded a computer literacy school for grandparents, suddenly finds himself in the center of attention of the entire school. Run a virus on the history teacher’s computer? No problem! But, it turns out, the problems are just beginning! The best friend supports a fierce enemy, a tax woman appears to a young businessman, and the profit from lessons with grandmothers has to be spent on organizing a battle for a million! And how to do lessons, maintain an Instagram account, and a YouTube channel at the same time?\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n

Quickly open the book to find out why the school semester ends so spectacularly that even students are jealous, as well as what Maxim will write in his entrepreneur’s diary.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“I know one secret”, Oleg Maiboroda (SE “All-Ukrainian Specialized Publishing House “Svit”)<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

Ukrainian poet. His poetry is presented at international conferences and exhibitions, in particular, in Canada, the USA, Great Britain, and Hungary. The new book contains funny poems, idioms, texts, riddles, anagrams, word games. In which the names of the main characters are encrypted. Reading this book is an exciting game.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For children of preschool and primary school age.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Ship of Bright Dreams”, Lyubov Viduta (SE “All-Ukrainian Specialized Publishing House “Svit”)\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

The book will interest a wide range of young readers – preschoolers and elementary school students, will invite you to a flight of fantasy on the ship of dreams, will remind you how much a polite word weighs, how wonderful it is when you have many friends, and will also captivate you with guessing riddles, saying tongue twisters, and teaching you to count.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“The cosmonauts. The Martian Chronicles of Murka Mniausk”, Yuliya Ilyukha (Children’s Art Publishing House “Black Sheep”)\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

The day when the fluffy cat Murko saw the famous inventor Elon Musk on TV turned the life of an ordinary pet upside down. From now on, he is a volunteer of Murko Mniausk, and his biggest dream is to fly to Mars! Will Murkov manage to meet Elon Musk to become the world’s first cat-marsoon, and will the red planet reveal its main secret to him?\u00a0<\/p>\n

“This is all of us”, Evgenia Zavaliy (Children’s art publishing house “Black Sheep”)<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

“This is all of us” is a story about how ordinary teenagers can change their city for the better. One day, Andrei and his friends find a lot of dead fish on the seashore. They are trying to find out the causes of the environmental disaster and find ways to solve it. Readers will learn about dolphins and sea pollution, about volunteers and waste sorting, how to collect signatures for petitions and shape public opinion. This is a book about love for animals and nature, true friendship and the desire to change the world.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“The nest-jumping bunny and his brave mother”, Oksana Drachkovska (Children’s art publishing house “Black Sheep”)<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

Oksana Drachkovska’s new book is an autobiographical story-tale for children about herself and her son Nazarek, who, unfortunately, has been a disabled child since birth and cannot walk. Mama Oksana fights every day for a better future for all special people, for Nazarek. The fairy tale tells children that not all people are the same, how not to give up when it’s difficult, how to hold on when there’s no strength left, and how to live in this world, which, for the most part, is intended for ordinary people. The fairy tale is very light, interesting and colorful, which gives a smile and hope.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Nevils from Marichka”, Marusya Shcherbina (“Green Dog” Publishing House (Gamazin))<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

This interesting and fascinating book tells about the amazing adventures of children in the world of fantasy: about the travels through the Land of Sweets of Hannusi, about the journey through the Land of Music of the adventure-loving Vika, and about the heart-breaking fireworks of the adventures of the girl Sofiyka, her dog Samurai, and her friend Ivanka, who will believe in magic, and test it for themselves, and fly on dragons, and be held captive by thieves, and magical a bun will be eaten, and friends will be gathered, and everyone will be saved!\u00a0<\/p>\n

For those who like to dream, invent and seek adventure, like the thirteen-year-old author of this collection, Marusya Shcherbina.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Christmas Elves”, Hanna Oliynyk (Green Dog Publishing House (Gamazin))<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

Far away in the mountains, safely hidden from the human eye, a settlement of Christmas elves, those little craftsmen who prepare gifts for children and equip Santa for a round-the-world trip, has taken refuge. But unexpectedly, Christmas is under threat! Will it be possible to save him? And what is a funny dachshund for? Let’s open the pages of this bright book and immerse ourselves in the fabulous atmosphere of the holiday!\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Cossack Sails”, Bohdan Melnychuk (“Educational Book – Bohdan” Publishing House)<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

The fairy tale, intended for children of primary and secondary school age, teaches readers love for their native land, respect for the heroic past of the Ukrainian people, first of all, their glorious Cossack sons, respect for Christian and moral values and folk traditions, intelligence and courage in difficult situations of fighting enemies.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Summer Fun”, Nina Fialko (“Educational Book – Bohdan” Publishing House)<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

These stories are the first book of the famous novelist dedicated to children. The author often communicates with her grandchildren, knows the requests, preferences, habits of children, knows how to portray their world insightfully, wittily and truthfully. For a wide range of readers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Adventures in the Beaver Floodplain”, Maria Ponomarenko (“Educational Book – Bohdan” Publishing House)<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

Kind and sincere fairy tales about the adventures of beaver cubs, their friends and neighbors will appeal to young readers, because many will recognize themselves in the images of the animals.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Mariam and window mail”, Iryna Gromova (“DIPA” Publishing House)<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

“Mariam and the window mail” opens a cycle of illustrated stories about Mariam – a girl who believes in miracles that hide ordinary (or not so ordinary) things and events. And if you really want something, Mariam knows one way…\u00a0<\/p>\n

“The Thief of Memories”, Volodymyr Nikitenko (“DIPA” Publishing House)<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

“The Thief of Memories” is a children’s fairy tale about the struggle of brave children with the mysterious Crimean Memory Eater, in order to return their friends, their memories and their native land.\u00a0<\/p>\n

What is special about this book? Through a fairy-tale prism, the author tells children about a piece of our history, a country that can only be saved by the courage and love of our children. Five years have passed since Crimea became an enemy-occupied territory of Ukraine. Children born in 2014 will soon go to school, but they have no memories of the summer on the shores of the Black Sea, of the aromas of juniper on the paths of Chatyr-Dag Mountain, of the Ukrainian Crimea, which is gradually turning into a distant memory for many.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Professionals”, Lana Ra (Novatorfilm LLP)<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/p>\n

Danylko and Bohdan are trying to find an answer to the question “Who to be?”. The book contains 10 of their professional searches. Heroes discover professions for themselves, while learning a lot of interesting and useful information. Each profession is a separate adventure. In their search, they are helped by a faithful friend – the dog Flashka.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n

In the second stage, each expert will choose five candidate books from this list, which they will place in order of ranking.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Accordingly:\u00a0<\/p>\n

1st place (5 points) \u2014 winner and further\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n

II place (4 points),\u00a0<\/p>\n

III place (3 points),\u00a0<\/p>\n

IV place (2 points),\u00a0<\/p>\n

V place (1 point).\u00a0<\/p>\n

The organizing committee, by counting points, will determine 3 books in each of the nominations, which will go to the third stage of voting. These finalist works will be presented at the discretion of readers in libraries almost throughout Ukraine. During this voting, the final winner will be determined.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Book prize “Espreso. “Readers’ Choice” was founded by the “Espreso” TV channel and is supported by the NGO “Demforum”. Its presentation took place on May 18, 2017 as part of the “Book Arsenal” in Kyiv.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The award is designed to celebrate the best Ukrainian modern literary novelties of the year, to support the interest of Ukrainians in reading domestic authors. To help readers choose interesting books, and publishers to find a way to readers. The winners of the Award will be announced at the end of November 2020 on the air of the “Espreso” TV channel, on the “Espreso.TV” and “Demforum” websites.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

On the threshold of the Second stage of selection, we wish all participants good luck and the support of highly respected experts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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