Elmer Finds New Friends: Read with Me tutors on the effects of reading

Elmer Finds New Friends: Read with Me tutors on the effects of reading The influence of Elmer the Patchwork Elephant on children from different regions of Iran has proved time and time again how by choosing a quality book, one can indirectly…

The Red Bird, a new companion to child laborers

The Red Bird, a new companion to child laborers Book: The Red Bird – by: Astrid Lindgren Date: November 2019 Age Group: Fourth and fifth grades Location: Arfak Association – Anahita Child-centered Library – Shush – Tehran “We…

Books Strengthen Friendship

Books Strengthen Friendship One characteristic of quality books in children’s literature is intertwining living values within the story in an indirect and intricate manner. Such books create opportunities for dialogue and activities on living…

World Kamishibai Day Pictorial Report

World Kamishibai Day Pictorial Report This year, reading promoters and enthusiasts accepted the invitation to World Kamishibai Day. By performing kamishibai and follow-up activities, they celebrated this occasion alongside the rest of the world. Alongside…

Kamishibai, an incentive to learning about living values and environment

Kamishibai, an incentive to learning about living values and environment This October, Mehr-o-Mah Empowerment Center performed the kamishibai “Lemon Tree and the Forelock Bird” for children. Through the follow-up activities, children’s…

World Kamishibai Day Invitation

World Kamishibai Day Invitation The Institute for Research on the History of Children’s Literature invites Iran’s teachers, tutors, librarians, promoters and parents to celebrate December 7th (World Kamishibai Day) by performing Kamishibai…