INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN- The 13th edition of the Flying Turtle Awards occurred on Tuesday evening, with no announcement made by the jury for a winner of the
golden prize.The Book City Institute and the Childrens Literature Studies Periodical are the organizers of the Flying Turtle Awards, which
are presented annually to top childrens books in Iran.The jury bestowed silver prizes on only three books, including Son of the Ocean by
Mehdi Rajabi, recognized for its artistic storytelling that stresses the subtleties of Iranian life and social issues
An honorable mention was likewise offered to Haleh Ghorbani, the books illustrator.The book tells the imaginative journey of a young boy
called Samir, who desires compose his own life story
Living in a town affected by a destructive flood, Samir and his family choose to remain behind while the rest of the villagers leave
To handle his solitude and fears, he produces imaginary friendsminiature animals that become his closest companions.As he browses the
difficulties of his reality, Samir pictures himself as the captain of the ocean, embarking on grand adventures aboard a ship with his
whimsical gang of friends
Despite the existence of dark clouds, floods, and thunder that impart worry in him, Samir stays unfaltering in his dreams and
resilience.Another Silver Award was approved to Zohreh Parirokh for her impactful narrative that links regional art with a child-friendly
language in Dotok: The Little Baluch Doll
A respectable mention was also provided to the researchers Afsaneh Ehsani and Sepideh Shahbazi for their contributions to this title.The
story of Dotok: The Little Baluch Doll revolves around a charming little doll called Dotok, who resides in a town in Baluchestan
Throughout the narrative, Dotok encounters numerous experiences, dealing with obstacles and barriers that prompt her to show and actively
The tale imparts important lessons about relationship, empathy, and the value of aiming to accomplish goals, motivating children to think
deeply about these themes.The third Silver Award, acknowledging creative engagement with Iranian misconceptions, went to Marjan Fouladvand,
author of The Seven Eternals series.The series, comprising three books, is embeded in an apocalyptic world where ash falls from the sky
and serpents emerge from the ground, signaling an approaching doom
The cosmic mirror has actually gone dark, time has halted, and destruction looms
Jamshid, perceiving the curse and decay as the work of fiends and the serpent-slaying man, understands that his individuals blame him for
What should be done to conserve them?Determined to break the curse, Jamshid embarks on a risky journey through 7 labors
His battle alone is not enough; the people need to also find and challenge their own 7 labors.The book portrays a land where people are
caught in between snakes and Jamshids sunless residues
Jamshid, grappling with past hubris, assesses how their situations have actually weakened
Ultimately, his doubts compel him to take a final step in hopes of redemption an action that leads him into the world of the dead.Photo:
This mix picture reveals the front covers of the winning books at the 13th edition of the Flying Turtle Awards.SAB/
This short article first appeared/also appeared in Tehran Times
