Ke Chuyen Bac Ho (Telling Stories about Uncle Ho), published in Vietnamese and Chinese, depicts significant milestones in President Ho Chi Minh’s life, from the moment he was born as Nguyen Sinh Cung in Sen Village to the historic moment when he declared independence at Ba Dinh Square.

Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the arduous journey of Nguyen Tat Thanh, later known as Nguyen Ai Quoc, in his quest for national salvation. It follows his travels across various countries, including France, the US and Britain, as well as many colonial nations in Europe, Asia and Africa. Along the way, he witnessed the suffering of enslaved people, and upon discovering the light of Marxism-Leninism, he led the nation in the struggle for independence.

In Vietnamese history, the founding of the Vietnam Revolutionary Youth League in June 1925 marked a turning point for the Vietnamese revolution. It was a direct antecedent in terms of politics, ideology and organisation that helped prepare for the establishment of the Communist Party of Vietnam. The league developed a core group of cadres with theoretical knowledge and practical experience, ready to take on the responsibility of leading the revolution.

"At the end of 1924, at the request of Nguyen [Ai Quoc], who wished to return to the homeland to work, the Executive Committee of the Communist International decided to send him to China. There, he sought to gather Vietnamese people in China to spread patriotic and revolutionary ideas and to establish the Vietnam Revolutionary Youth League. He also launched the Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper as a tool for the League's propaganda,” the book states, recounting the period when Nguyen Ai Quoc established the Vietnam Revolutionary Youth League.

“The activities of the Vietnam Revolutionary Youth League began to spread into the country. Many Vietnamese youths were secretly brought to Guangzhou to attend training classes organised by Nguyen. After completing their studies, they returned home secretly to disseminate the theory of national liberation, mobilising and organising the masses."

The concise and emotionally rich narratives by writers Hoang Nguyen Cat, Tran Ha and Le Phuong Lien, along with illustrations by artist Ha Quang Phuong, create a vivid reading experience. This helps readers easily grasp the important milestones in the journey of seeking national salvation.

A standout feature of Telling Stories about Uncle Ho is the vibrant watercolour illustrations, which allow young readers to visually engage with the revolutionary path, the spirit of patriotism and the unwavering will of the great leader.

According to the publisher, the bilingual format in Vietnamese and Chinese not only helps children learn a foreign language but also expands accessibility for the Vietnamese community abroad, especially for children living in countries where Chinese is spoken.

It also serves international friends who wish to learn about President Ho Chi Minh, contributing to the promotion of Vietnamese culture and history to the world.

The Kim Dong Publishing House has also released several other titles for the occasion, including Theo Dau Chan Nguoi (Following His Footsteps) by Professor Dr Trinh Quang Phu and Ho Chi Minh – Mot Con Nguoi Va Mot Dan Toc (Ho Chi Minh – A Man and a Nation) by three Italian authors.

These books aim to help readers gain a deeper understanding of the journey of national salvation and liberation led by Uncle Ho./.