Riyang Books

14/02/2024

Author Kunzang Choden reading one of her children's books "Ashi Tshomen: the mermaid princess" to her granddaughter and her granddaughter's friends in a very interactive and sweet storytelling session. Many fantastic children's books have been highlighted in this series by Dragon Kidz on YouTube ( look for Bhutan Storytelling Series) so be sure to check them out and share them with the little readers in your life.

Ashi Tshomen: The Mermaid PrincessTarget Age Group: 6-9 years oldDzongkha Glossary:Tshomen: MermaidLu: Subterranean SpritisLha: Gods Mi: PeopleAshi Tshomen: ...

12/01/2024

Thanks so much for Bhutan Echoes for helping to highlight this upcoming book. Looking forward to sharing it sometime soon.

22/08/2023

Riyang founder Kunzang Choden , poet ( space engineer and publishing godmother ) Yeshe, and BOOKNESE founder ( crowd publishing guru and Bhutan's best known blogger) PaSsu Diary talking with acclaimed editor Meru Gokhal about publishing in Bhutan and beyond at Bhutan Echoes . Some great tips and insights here for anyone interested in writing and publishing

Publishing Houses in Bhutan: Addressing the need for professional publishing housesKunzang Choden from Riyang Books, Yeshey Choden from Nyingtob initiative, ...

01/08/2023

03/04/2023

Thanks to Bhutan Echoes for featuring Bhutanese poetry including this poem from our collection "...folded into a paper boat."

02/04/2023

In case you missed this BBS article on book publishing in Bhutan.

Despite the marketing challenge, the culture of book writing is picking momentum among the Bhutanese over the years. The local book market is seeing many Bhutanese-authored books. The Bhutan Infocomm and Media Authority recorded more than 900 books being published between 2006 and March this year.

01/04/2023

Many thanks to CSI Market for their enthusiastic support of Bhutanese books and authors ❤️📚

☀️Don’t forget to check out our 📚Books written by Bhutanese self published authors at the cafe section☀️Lets support our local authors✨

30/03/2023

Don't miss the story of 'Agay Phurba and the Dancing Cranes' on BBS Channel 3 today (30th March) at 2 pm.

READ Bhutan worked with students of Trashi Yangtse Middle Secondary School to create the story on Black Necked Cranes with an aim to educate and promote conservation of the species.

Episode 13 of “Nga Lu Soong Chi Tang” is✨Agay Phurba and the Dancing Cranes✨by the Tourism Council Of Bhutan in partnership with READ Bhutan. This story is on the conservation of Black- Necked Cranes written and illustrated by children in Trashi Yangtse with technical support from national experts.
Catch it on BBS Channel 3 on March 30 at 2PM✨

29/03/2023

Congratulations to Bhutanese writers, Kunzang Choden ( also Riyang's founder ) and Rinzin Rinzin on receiving the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation or SAARC Literature Award last week at New Delhi in India.

Two Bhutanese writers, Dr Rinzin Rinzin and Kunzang Choden received the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation or SAARC Literature Award last week at New Delhi in India.
This is the first time Bhutan has brought home the award and is regarded as a milestone in Bhutanese literature.

Along with two of them, the award was also presented to Bangladesh’s first President, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and five other writers from India, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

The Foundation of SAARC Writers and Literature or FOSWAL, a non-profit organization presents the award. It aims to preserve and promote the literary heritage of the region and foster cultural exchange between the countries.