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Vietnam

Be aware:

  • Vietnam is home to 54 ethnic groups, many of which have their own languages and scripts.
  • Vietnam has a complex history, including periods of significant political and social upheaval. The Vietnamese government has exercised strict control over information, often censoring materials that present alternative perspectives on the country’s past. Finding resources that offer a balanced and comprehensive view of Vietnam, written in Vietnamese, can be challenging.

Books by, books for, and books about:

These books are by prominent Vietnamese authors and are considered essential reading for young Vietnamese people, as well as offering insights into Vietnamese culture and history for all readers..

Authors, Publishers and More

Viet BookStore is based in the USA and specialises in sourcing and distributing Vietnamese books. They have a large collection of popular book and manga titles translated into Tiếng Việt and can also source additional titles on request. Although they generally ship to the continental USA, they are open to shipping globally.

Viet BookStore offers Kibi readers a 5% discount on any books. Simply add your selection to your wishlist, export your list and share with Quynh and the team via email or on their facebook page. Be sure to mention Kibi when you contact them to secure your discount and support our site.

Thank you to Na Nguyen, head librarian at HCMC University Library for contributing to the content on this page.

Vietnam

Be aware:

  • Vietnam is home to 54 ethnic groups, many of which have their own languages and scripts.
  • Vietnam has a complex history, including periods of significant political and social upheaval. The Vietnamese government has exercised strict control over information, often censoring materials that present alternative perspectives on the country’s past. Finding resources that offer a balanced and comprehensive view of Vietnam, written in Vietnamese, can be challenging.

Books by and books for:

These books are by prominent Vietnamese authors and are considered essential reading for young Vietnamese people.

Books about:

These English-language books offer insights into Vietnamese culture and history for all readers.

Authors, Publishers and More

Viet BookStore is based in the USA and specialises in sourcing and distributing Vietnamese books. They have a large collection of popular book and manga titles translated into Tiếng Việt and can also source additional titles on request. Although they generally ship to the continental USA, they are open to shipping globally.

Viet BookStore offers Kibi readers a 5% discount on any books. Simply add your selection to your wishlist, export your list and share with Quynh and the team via email or on their facebook page. Be sure to mention Kibi when you contact them to secure your discount and support our site.

Thank you to Na Nguyen, head librarian at HCMC University Library for contributing to the content on this page.