Xudoyberdi To'xtaboyev


Xudoyberdi To'xtaboyev is an Uzbek writer of children's stories.
To'xtaboyev was born in the city of Fergana in 1933. After he finished primary and secondary school, he studied at the Department of Philology at the University of Central Asia from 1950 until 1955. He worked for a time as a newspaper journalist, including at Tashkent haqiqati and Qizil O’zbekiston, and he was the editor of the monthly magazine Guliston. From 1972 until 1977, he worked as chief editor at Yosh Gvardiya publishing house, and as assistant to the chief editor at Shark Yulduzi newspaper. In those days, he also worked as chief of editing at Yosh Kuch newspaper.
To'xtaboyev began his career as a children's writer in 1958. He created the collection of stories Shoshqoloq in 1962, followed by other collections: Yosh Gvardiya, Sir Ochildi, and Sehrli Qolpoqcha . To'xtaboyev's writing was popular throughout Uzbekistan, and many children read his books as part of their school studies.
To'xtaboyev worked at the Kamalak publishing house as an editor, and then as lead editor. From 1960 until 1970, his most popular books were translated into other languages.

Works

To'xtaboyev is famous for his humorous novels. His books touch on themes including honesty in adults, love, loyalty, and kindness.
His stories include: Sarik devni minib and Sarik devning o'limi . Other works include Besh Bolali Yigitcha, Qasoskorning oltin boshi, Yillar and Yo'llar in 1983, and Sehrgarlar jangi. For his contribution to literature, To'xtaboyev won the Khamza Prize and “The National Writer of Uzbekistan” in 1991 when Uzbekistan gained its independence from the Soviet Union.