Reviving a reading culture from the digital "arena".

No longer just silent books on shelves, the "I-Review Book Arena" Season 2/2026 has brought knowledge to life, where students not only read, but also think, speak, and spread knowledge. Associated with a series of activities in response to Vietnam's Book and Reading Culture Day on April 21st, this platform is contributing to the formation of a confident young generation with critical thinking skills and a sense of responsibility towards the community.

• The meeting place for Gen Z book lovers.
• Promoting a reading culture and historical pride through book presentation competitions.
• 55 prizes were awarded in the "Youth and Reading Culture" competition.

From the pages of a book to the "digital stage"

The "I-Review Book Arena" Season 2 is a key activity in the project to develop reading culture in high schools, implemented by the Ca Mau Provincial Department of Education and Training in collaboration with the Ca Mau Petroleum Fertilizer Corporation (PVCFC), with the support of BNA (Book and Action) Vietnam.

The competition's uniqueness lies not only in its content but also in its presentation style. Teams take to the "digital stage" via Facebook livestream, directly presenting, debating, and interacting with the audience. In just 3-5 minutes, each segment requires contestants to carefully select content, clearly express their personal perspective, and convey their message persuasively.

The book review entries were meticulously prepared with slides and illustrative videos , clearly showcasing the students' unique thinking and perspectives. (In the photo: The entry from the "Planet of Miracles" team - PVCFC Book and Action Club, Phan Ngoc Hien Specialized High School)

The three overarching themes of the season—"The Red Thread," "Youth of Ca Mau in the Digital Age," and "The Source of Ca Mau"—are designed with depth, connecting to core issues of life such as family, technology, and the environment. Through this, students not only read to learn, but also to understand, to relate, and to act.

Commenting on the quality of the competition, judge Dao Hoa Anh Dao, representative of BNA Vietnam and Director of the Book Lover Project, remarked: “I was truly impressed with the creativity, depth of content, and presentation of the participating teams. They not only reviewed books but also clearly demonstrated teamwork, true to the core values ​​of Books and Action.”

Representing PVCFC, Ms. Do Ngoc Yen Nhi, a member of the Executive Committee of the Youth Union of the Administration Block at PVCFC, stated that the I-Review Book Arena is not just a book competition, but a playground to spread reading culture, where students can demonstrate their thinking, confidence, and affirm their self-worth through each page of a book.

Emotionally charged competitions

At the "January Arena" with the theme "The Red Thread," the atmosphere was serene through stories about family and the journey of growing up. The two best teams were the "Giving Back Life" team (PVCFC Book and Action Club, Bac Lieu Specialized High School) with their work "Father and Son Stickleback Fish " and the "Family is Number 1" team (PVCFC Book and Action Club, Dam Doi High School) with "My Sweet Orange Tree."

Behind the polished presentations lies a journey of persistent effort. Tran Phan Hien Nhi, captain of the "Giving Life Back" team, shared: "Winning is not just an achievement, but a recognition of teamwork and serious work. More importantly, we realized that reading is only truly meaningful when it is transformed into action."

Representing the "Family is Number 1" team, Duong Thuy Diem shared: "Winning was a big surprise. But the most valuable thing is that we dared to overcome our own limitations and spread our love of reading to more people."

The teams erupted in joy when their names were called, marking the end of their journey of hard work and teamwork.

At the "March Arena" with the theme "Youth of Ca Mau in the Digital Age," the atmosphere became vibrant with fresh perspectives on technology and the future. The "Planet of Miracles" team (PVCFC Book and Action Club, Phan Ngoc Hien High School for the Gifted) impressed with their presentation on Homo Deus - A Brief History of the Future , while the "Breakthrough" team (PVCFC Book and Action Club, Gia Rai High School) captivated the judges with their book "AI in 9 Days of Love ."

From a professional perspective, judge Nguyen Thi Bich, Deputy Director of the Book Seed and Action Fund, commented: "Book reviews are like a film; what touches the listener first is emotion, not technique. I am impressed by the sincerity and unique perspectives of the participants."

Judge Phan Quoc Dung (Author and Translator) highly praised the spirit of dedication: "You are all very young, but you dare to think and speak your minds. That is an important foundation for you to go further in the future."

I-Review's book reviews went viral: 151,000 views in January; nearly 50,000 livestream views and approximately 11,000 comments in March.

From the "arena" to the journey of spreading influence.

Alongside I-Review, the "Book-Tour 26 - A Journey Through the Realm of Knowledge" campaign is being simultaneously implemented in 16 high schools across the province, leading up to Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day on April 21st.

Students enthusiastically participate in activities promoting reading culture at school, in response to Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day on April 21st. (Photo taken at Dam Doi High School - LE TUAN)

Ms. Nguyen Thu Hang, Project Director of BNA PVCFC, under BNA Vietnam, said: “In response to Book Day on April 21st, we are launching the Book-Tour 26 campaign, in which clubs will organize a series of activities at schools. To achieve this, at the end of March, BNA PVCFC organized training on club operation skills and event organization throughout the province.”

Accordingly, the 12-day trip organized 17 training sessions for 16 clubs, with the participation of 309 core students and 17 mentoring teachers.

309 core students and their mentors participated in a series of training sessions organized by BNA PVCFC in March 2026.

“100% of the clubs have grasped the knowledge and are finalizing their implementation plans. At least 48 activities are expected to be organized, ranging from book donation for gifts, the I-Review competition, online reading challenges to innovative models such as 'book buffets' and 'competitive reading stations'...,” added Ms. Nguyen Thu Hang.

More importantly, according to her, is the change from within: "We not only train skills, but also instill confidence in the students to become 'young leaders,' confidently spreading the value of knowledge right in their own schools."

The PVCFC Book and Action Clubs proactively organize activities, demonstrating their role as "young leaders" in spreading knowledge.

From livestream stages to vibrant school activities, a clear trend is emerging: reading is no longer a personal act, but a communal journey, linked to skills, emotions, and social responsibility.

Therefore, the "I-Review Book Arena" is not simply a competition. It's a place where books "come to life" through the perspectives of young people; where each student becomes a storyteller, an inspirer.

And most importantly, it is a place where the "seeds" of knowledge are sown, so that from today, the young people of Ca Mau will know how to read, think, speak, and act, confidently stepping into the future.

Bang Thanh

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