Two Iranian writers to participate in 39th IBBY Int’l Congress
Two Iranian experts from the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults have been selected to present their papers at the 39th IBBY International Congress in 2024.
Farzaneh Rahmani will discuss “Cultural Justice and Promoting Reading through Letter Writing,” while Hossein Toolaei will present on “Specialized Libraries of Literary Associations as Tools for Adolescent Audience Development.”
Both are literary professionals from the institute and have been invited to share their insights at the congress, scheduled to take place in Trieste, Italy, from August 30 to September 1, 2024, IRNA reported.
The congress theme is “Join the Revolution! Giving Every Child Good Books.” The program will feature conferences, workshops, and diverse exhibitions, with a focus on sharing experiences and methods for selecting, producing, and promoting quality books, as well as fostering reading education.
The organizers of the congress have extended invitations to these two literary experts from the institute to participate and present their papers orally.