One Guizhou peasant writer, Zhou Kangyao, won recognition as a "Top Ten Reading Figure" at the 24th Chinese National Book Trade Fair, as announced on Aug 1.
With a theme of "Inherit and Share Traditional Culture", this year's selection aims to promote reading nationwide.
Winners of this year's " Top Ten Reading Figures" not only love reading, but also share their love of books with society as a whole. The figures are seen as role models in the reading world.
The Book Fair also announced its "Annual Reading Figure" selection. This year, Pang Pu was elected.
Having contributed to Chinese culture for over 30 years, Pang Pu is a renowned philosopher and tenured professor of Shandong University. He organizes contemporary masters to edit classic, popular reading, even in old age.
