Ayla Uluçam from Berlin: Germany's best reader 2025 chosen!

Ayla Uluçam from Berlin: Germany's best reader 2025 chosen!

Berlin, Deutschland - It was an exciting day at Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg when the Federal Final of the 66th reading competition took place on June 29, 2025. One name stood out among the 16 national winners: Ayla Uluçam from Berlin. The 12-year-old, who attended the Eckener-Gymnasium, was named the best reader in Germany. The event, which was visited this year by over 550,000 students from all over Germany, not only emphasizes reading skills, but also promotes social and cultural skills of the participants. The competition has been organized since 1959 and has been very popular for decades - with students, teachers and parents alike. [Merkur reports that ...] (https://www.merkur.de/buchtipps/dieser-technik-dorlese competition-ayla-um-aus-berlin-Setz-mit-zr-93803401.html)

The jury, consisting of numerous prominent personalities, was visibly impressed by Ayla Uluçam's lecture, which included an excerpt from "Game of Noctis - game for your life" by Deva Fagan. They let their perfect timing and skilful voice modulation radiate beyond the other national winners. As a reward for her great performance, she not only received a challenge cup, but also a book check for 50 euros and a reading with a youth book author at her school. In addition, your school library will be equipped with 16 children's and youth books, which were also read in the competition. [Association office says…] (https://www.verbandsbuero.de/vorleeskettbewettb-2025-ayla-ulcam-ist-deutschlands-Beste-Lordeserin-Starke-Lesefoerung-Deren-Boersenverein-des-de-de- Buchhandels/)

The importance of the reading competition

The reading competition is supported by over 650 regional organizers and more than 2,500 voluntary jurors, and not only has the goal of promoting the litter pleasure, but also strengthening the social and linguistic competence of the participants. This dedicated initiative shows how important reading skills are for school success and social participation. The competition sets a strong sign, especially at a time when many children and adolescents fight with a decreasing reading of reading. Current studies show that distractions through digital media and unequal educational requirements affect the reading skills of the young generation in Germany. Reading competition provides…

The final that was streamed live in the ARD media library shows how valuable this platform is. Because in the reading competition not only the winning, but the joy of reading and sharing stories. Pupils present their favorite stories and discover new books, which not only promotes the understanding of text, but can also strengthen self -confidence and communication skills. It is a remarkable competition that is more than just a competition: it is a celebration of the literature and the talent of young readers who enthusiastically open the pages.