Four Iranian books in 2023 White Raven catalogue in Munich
The 2023 White Raven catalogue, curated by the International Youth Library in Munich, was unveiled, featuring four Persian language titles from Iran.
Released on October 12, the catalogue comprises 200 children’s and young adult books in 39 languages, from 57 countries, ISNA reported.
The four Persian titles are: ‘What Colour is the Moonlight? What Colour is the Sunlight?’, written by Parvin Dolatabadi and illustrated by Salimeh Babakhan, published by Ketab-e Taak; ‘Two Planets’ by Masoud Qarebaghi, published by Fatemi Publications; ‘The Tale of the Winds’, by Reza Abdi, published by Resm-e Koodaki; and ‘Siavashnameh,’ a rewriting by Leila Mirzaei, from Khordadnameh
Publications.
These titles were selected from works whose data were received by the library from publishers, authors, and illustrators, as well as literary critics specializing in children’s literature, the Children’s Book Council, literary agencies, and other active institutions in the field of Iranian children’s literature. It is evident that a greater number of such titles allow for the selection of higher-quality works and increased representation in the
catalogue.
The Persian department of the Munich International Youth Library expressed gratitude to all friends, commentators, and publishers who contributed through recommendations and critiques, as well as generous publishers who shared their works with the library.
Publishers, authors, and illustrators are welcome to submit their latest works for consideration, twice a year (in October at the Frankfurt Book Fair and each spring at the Bologna Book Fair), to the library’s booth.