HA NOI — About 31 publishers will compete for the Viet Nam Book Prize 2012, said the Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Do Quy Doan and the director of the Viet Nam Publishing Association.

The publishers sent 225 books to the organisation board for two categories of best book and best cover prizes. The competition has been held for eight years consecutively. The award ceremony will be held in November.-VNS