Working in cooperation with local Uzbek partners, the US Embassy Tashkent published a book of American fables and fairytales “Amerika ertak va afsonalari” in the Uzbek language, the information service of the Embassy said.

The colorfully illustrated book, which includes over 60 short stories about animals, birds, ghosts and other interesting characters, was published by the Baktria Press in Tashkent.

Uzbekistan has made big efforts to popularize reading culture, especially among its youth. While many people know and have read American classics by authors such as Ernest Hemingway, Theodore Dreiser, and Mark Twain, young readers are less familiar with American literature. With this new book, the Embassy wants to make a contribution to the development of book publishing for young readers, through translation from original English.

“Amerika ertak va afsonalari” will be distributed to public libraries and schools throughout Uzbekistan.  Ambassador Rosenblum and English Language Fellows will conduct reading sessions with students to talk about the importance of books, literature and reading.