For nearly two years, the Book Federation has been producing a regular 'Good Books' TV program. You can now see these programs live on the internet.
Novels featured include:
Rornoch Put Thoey
Speaker: Dr. Sum Chumbun, Academic Member, Deputy General Secretary and Director of Asia Research Center of the Royal Academy of Cambodia.
Bomplech Minban
Speaker: Ms. Pal Vannarirak, the author and program manager of GOOD BOOKS
Cheat Strey
Author: Loek Rari
Speaker: H.E. Dr. Sum Chhumbun, Academic Member, Deputy General Secretary and Director of the Asia Research Center of the Royal Academy of Cambodia.
Kolap Pailin (Pailin Rose)
Speaker H.E. Chey Chab, Undersecretary of State - Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport.
Komrang Phaka Malis
Speaker: Mao Sammnang
Kongkam Kongkeo
Author: Biev Chai Leang
Speaker: Dr. Som Somuny (Ph.D.), Vice-rector of Institute of Human and Social Sciences of the Royal Academy of Cambodia.
Krohorm Neng Khma
Author: Marie-Henri Beyle (Stendhal)
Speaker: Dr. Monh Sary, former Professor of the Royal University of Phnom Penh.
Likhit Del Minban Panheu
Author: Adenn Ku Tou
Speaker: H.E. Dr. Chea Neng, Deputy General Secretary of the Royal Academy of Cambodia.
Toek Tonle Sap (Water of the Tonle Sap)
Author: Kem Hak
Speaker: Samrith Sothea, Literature Professor at the Royal University of Phnom Penh
Torsu Knong Karseksa
Author/Speaker: Ms. I Tao Ye
Khmeng Wat Samay Barang (Pagoda Child in French period)
Author: Chut Khai
Speakers: Mr. Hok Sothik, director of SIPAR NGO and Ms. Nhean Lakhena SIPAR.
Pkar Sropaun (Wilted Flower)
Author: Nou Hach
Speaker: H.E. Dr. Sum Chhumbun, Academic Member, Deputy General Secretary and Director of Asia Research Center of the Royal Academy of Cambodia.
Yoveak Angmacass Ksattrey
Author: F. F. Bievnet
Speaker: Dr. Oum Ravy, Director of Cambodia-Japan Cooperation Center.
The show has been profiled by local and international journalists and writers:
- Raksmey Kampuchea Newspaper 5th May 2006, No. 3971
- Cambodge Soir French on 6th June 2006, N0 2545,
- Cambodge Soir Khmer on 7th June 2006.
- Arun Susadey (Good Morning) Interview of Program Manager, 2nd April 2006.
- Good Books feature on website : www.cambodiacic.org 5 May 2006.
NGO/Charity Support:
- Sipar provided 320 books
- Cambodian-Sweden Literature Association provided 600 books
- DOMREI SOR Organization provided 97 books.
- H.E. Yin Luot, Under Secretary of State of Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts provided 120 books.
- Oknha Chay Seang Yi provided 500 books.
- H.E. Dr. Chea Neng provided 200 books.
- Ms. Pal Vannarirak provided 500 books.
- Ms. Mao Samnang provided 150 books.
- Ms. Y Tao Ye provided 150 books.
- Mr. Kok Ros provided 65 books.
- Ms. Keo Channbo provided 30 books.
- Angkor Bookshop, Angkor Thom Bookshop, and Banteay Srei Bookshops reduced their prices on items featured in the show.
Interest and enthusiasm has even carried over to Khmer audiences overseas. 1960s Khmer writer I Tao Ye contacted the project team from Australia, and came to speak about her novel.
At the moment, the project team is reviewing plans for rebroadcasting the show, and possibilities for future funding for continuation.
For additional information about this extensive program, a supplemental site exists at: www.goodbooksprogram.vze.com