The British publisher Hertfordshire Press has awarded prizes to Uzbek authors.

The book by Gulchehra-Begim Mahmoudova, The Legends Of The Great Silk Road: Adventures Of The Spirit Of Time ("Легенды Великого шелкового пути: приключения духа времени"), which has received an award, is part of a series dedicated to the legends of the Great Silk Road and was first published in English in 2024. It has become a significant contribution to the development of children's literature, introducing young readers to the global cultural heritage of the East. Three more volumes of the series are planned for future release.

Gulchehra-Begim Mahmoudova is a PhD in art studies and a curator at the Eurasian Creative Guild (London), an international organization that supports writers, musicians, artists, and other creative professionals in over 70 countries worldwide. Her children's books have already inspired two animated films and a series, and they also form the basis for the concept of the Silkroadland edutainment park, which will celebrate the heroic figures of the Great Silk Road. The book presentation in Uzbekistan, the author's homeland, is scheduled for December 2024.

A Gold Certificate in the Bestseller category was awarded to the young Uzbek artist Timur Akhmedjanov for the second volume of the charitable comic Elish and the Wicker Tale ("Илиш и плетеная сказка"). This project, inspired by the book of Azerbaijani writer Kamran Salaev, addresses the important issue of socialization for children with autism spectrum disorders. The story follows a boy named Elish as he overcomes his challenges in communication and adaptation to society, and it has already gained popularity. The comic has received support from individuals in 25 countries, including notable figures such as English Earl of Portland actor Tim Bentinck and other representatives of culture and diplomacy.

Hertfordshire Press is a British publishing house that has been introducing Eurasian literature to English-speaking readers since 2002. It publishes contemporary fiction and popular science books, as well as reissuing works that were previously unavailable in English. The catalog includes more than 250 books by authors from 15 countries, with a total print run exceeding one million copies. Hertfordshire Press actively supports culture and the arts, remaining neutral to political and religious events.