On September 8, the results of the 15th "Wenjin Book Award" were announced. Exploration of Educational Issues and The Story of Kindling, published by Beijing Publishing House under Beijing Publishing Group, finally won the awards. Three Hundred Years of Qing History, published by Beijing People's Publishing House, was selected as one of the "Recommended Books".
"Wenjin Book Award" was established in 2004. It is an important brand that the National Library of China and the library community across the country serve the purpose of nationwide reading. It is held once a year. The 15th Wenjin Book Award covered all Chinese books officially published (including books for domestic distribution only) from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019 (according to the date recorded on the copyright page) by publication institutions approved by the national publication administration authorities, excluding reprints and republished books that have already won the Wenjin Book Award. During the selection period, a total of 1,890 recommended books were collected. After preliminary evaluation and final evaluation, 15 books won the award and 35 books were recommended.