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    • Children's & YA
      2018

      Ace

      by Payam Ebrahimi

      For many generations, everyone in Abtin’s family was a champion of one sports or another. But he has no resemblance to the rest of his family. He was neither an athlete, nor even liked to be one. His family was totally disappointed with him, especially his dad. He tried very hard to turn his son into a champion, but Abtin has his own way to make the family proud! AWARDS & RECOGNITION: Biennial of Illustration Bratislava Bologna Children's Book Fair Sharjah Children’s Illustration Exhibition Image of the Books Winner, Russia 2019

    • Children's & YA
      2020

      Auntie Beetle

      by Mohammadreza Shams

      Auntie Beetle leaves her father’s house to decide who she wants to marry. She meets several people, but not everyone is gentle enough for her to fall in love with. She’s looking for someone that would treat her well, even when they face problems… “Auntie Beetle” is an Old Iranian folktale that is considered very progressive for its time. It has a feministic approach to the matter of marriage and tells the story of a girl who doesn’t wait for true love to find her and seeks to find what she truly deserves.

    • Children's & YA

      Believe me, I'm Not an Egret!

      by Hossein Ghorbani

      This story is a recreation of a fable originally written in “Kalila and Demna”, an ancient book with Indian roots. In the original story, an old egret tricks the fish into thinking that they are being taken to a safe lake, but they are in fact becoming the egret’s food. Until one day, the crab also asks the egret to take him to the lake and sees the remaining fish bones while riding on his back. He then returns and informs the others. “Believe Me, I’m not an Egret!” is a parody of the original fable, encouraging the children to think about and question what they hear.

    • March 2023

      Born Hutsi

      by Fiston Mudacumura

      The author was raised in a family of only survivors from the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsis. Even FARG (A survivors fund) allegedly paid for his school fees for some time. Through FARG reform, he learned that his father had associated with perpetrators even if he was also killed in 1994. Digesting that information as a teenager was not easy. In this book, you read about his other close-to-normal upbringing like infatuation, sex advice from fellow teenagers, getting conned in Paris and arrested on his first trip to France, his take from the "Ndi umunyarwanda" campaign, #PK saving him from getting expelled at the university, joining a political party at the university,...

    • Children's & YA

      First Things First

      by Farhad Hasanzadeh

      A little mouse who loves watching the sunset comes across a snake on its way one day. Scared for his life, the mouse tries his best to come up with anything that would create a friendship between him and the snake. Would his efforts work? “First Things First” is a sweet story in the appreciation of friendship. It helps children understand that sometimes the unlikeliest friendships could be built with enough effort, passion, and care.

    • Children's & YA

      Giraffe Spaghetti and Turtle Salad

      by Reza Dalvand

      A little girl does not like spaghetti. When she sees that mother has made spaghetti for dinner, she sulks and leaves the table. Doesn’t mother know that she doesn’t like spaghetti and salad? But mother says, “These dishes are not really spaghetti and salad!” In this story, the mother uses her creativity and imagination in the art of decorating and presenting food in appetizing animal shapes to delight her child.

    • Children's & YA
      2020

      Lili, Where Are You?

      by Taravat Jalali Farahani

      Pada had made a doll, one that is different from all his previous creations. The doll, however, suddenly goes missing. Papa looks everywhere for her; from the barbershop and the shoemaker’s store to the flower shop and the ice cream shop. There is no trace of the doll. Until… “Lili, Where Are You?” aims to help children cope with loss and loneliness, as well as strengthen the skills of observation and problem-solving in children.

    • Children's & YA
      2020

      Little Pea and the Sneaky Beast

      by Αsadollah Shabani

      Once upon a time, an old couple lived together. They had a good life but had no children. One day, when the old lady was cleaning a bowl of peas, she saw a tiny little girl named “Little Pea”. She wanted to be their daughter. Little Pea went to play outside, but she and her friends lost track of time and were far from home. This was the perfect opportunity for the beast to take them home and eat them. Do you think a tiny girl like Little Pea would be able to defeat a giant beast? “Little Pea and the Sneaky Beast” is an Old Iranian folktale that concentrates on the true potentials and abilities of children regardless of any factors. Little Pea is tiny and different, but that by no means is enough reason that she wouldn’t be able to defeat even the biggest threats! AWARDS & RECOGNITION: Image of the Books Winner, Russia 2020

    • Children's & YA
      2020

      Momo, The Strange Cat

      by Morteza Rokhsatpanah

      Momo really wants to find a friend, but it’s not easy for him to do this at all. Because, you know… Momo is a little bit, just a little bit strange. “Momo, the Strange Cat” is a story about friendship. It helps children to understand what it takes to make friends and how they should act on their needs.

    • Children's & YA
      2020

      My Annoying Brother

      by Babak Saberi

      Two brothers share a single room and the younger one is frustrated with this situation; with the fact that he has to climb to the upper bed, that his brother is messy, and that his parents never take his side just because he’s younger. The story takes an interesting turn when the older brother leaves to fight in a war. Everything then changes around the house and the boy begins to understand what his brother really means to him. “My Annoying Brother” helps children to understand and appreciate the true value behind the things that may seem not to carry a significant value at the time.

    • Children's & YA

      The Bogey In Mommy's Tummy

      by Sahar Hadigheh

      My God! There is a Bogey in mommy’s tummy. Does it eat everything that goes into mom’s belly? I know it’s going to eat me as well! But I’m ready! I will put on my Zorro cape and call out: “Get Ready Bogey!” The Bogey in Mommy’s Tummy helps children cope with the fear of a new sibling. It aims to explore the point of view of a little child regarding her mother’s pregnancy and how this affects her life.

    • Children's & YA
      2017

      The Boxer

      by Hasan Mousavi

      He was a professional boxer who loved to box because it made him feel powerful. But the day came when there was nothing left for him to box, no one applauded for him or praised him or came to watch him anymore. One day, he began to think about his loneliness and his worn-out gloves and he wondered why his boxing no longer made people or even himself happy… AWARDS & RECOGNITION: Biennial of Illustration Bratislava GRAND PRIX International Youth Library White Ravens Catalog Sharjah Children’s Illustration Exhibition

    • Children's & YA
      2020

      The World is Mine

      by Tahmineh Haddadi

      My dad and I head out of the house and take the world’s strangest trip; one that has a car, a bicycle, a horse, camels, and boats and takes us to the end of the world. This is not an ordinary trip. While on it, we get disappointed, fail, and change our route, but we learn that explorers never lose hope. We have hope, my dad and I. Because we’ll reach our dreams by getting to the furthest place in the world. “The World is Mine” is all about hope and overcoming obstacles in life. It helps children – especially those with disabilities – to understand that by employing their imagination, they can move beyond any limitations. It depicts the combination of hope and imagination as the essence that drives life forward regardless of the cards one has been dealt. AWARDS & RECOGNITION: Image of the Books Winner, Russia 2020

    • Children's & YA

      Two Planets

      by Masoud Gharabaghi

      People of two neighboring planets have been living together in peace until a scientist invents a device to look at the sky with. The trouble begins when the map of the sky is different for each planet, but whose map is the correct one? The book tries to help children towards thinking objectively despite their biases. It also aims to encourage critical thinking and seeing the differences while taking something into account.

    • Children's & YA
      2020

      What a Brilliant Idea!

      by Narjes Mohammadi

      Cookie is unhappy with his “big” ears. He decides to wear a mask over his head to hide them. Everyone is amazed by his “brilliant idea” and decides to the same. They’re all hiding something they dislike about themselves, yet no one is distinguishable anymore! This outcome makes Cookie ponder… “What a Brilliant Idea!” is a story about self-esteem, self-image, and self-acceptance. It helps children to understand that no matter how they look like, difference is beautiful and beauty is different. AWARDS & RECOGNITION: COW Design Biennale Little Hakka Picture Book Competition

    • Children's & YA
      2020

      You Are an Explorer

      by Shahrzad Shahrjerdi

      The story of a crying girl whose brother suddenly tells her to pack their things and leave their house. Under the fire of guns and tanks, her brother tells her that they are going on a trip. He describes their journey as an adventure and asks her little sister to remain brave and strong since that’s how explorers are supposed to be. They reach the sea and become sailors. Their boat sinks and they become fish. They survive, no matter what. “You Are an Explorer” is a brief take on the devastating issue of war, refugees, and asylum seekers. A story about the people – particularly kids – who have become victims to the ugliness of war and yet pursue their right to a better future.

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