The History of Children’s Literature in Iran

The History of Children’s Literature in Iran

The Institute for Research on the History of Children’s Literature in Iran

  • The History of Children’s Literature in Iran (HCLI) is a research project undertaken by the The institute for research on the history of the children's literature in Iran. Started in 1997, the project will be spread over 10 volumes. Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6 and 7 have already been published and work continues on the remaining volumes.

Oral tradition and Ancient Times (Volume 1)

The History of Children’s Literature in Iran :
Oral tradition and Ancient Times (Volume 1)
By Mohammad H. Mohammadi & Zohreh Ghaeni.
Tehran: The institute for research on the history of the children's literature in Iran, and Cheesta Publishing Co, 2001, pp 243, ill.
ISBN 964-92715-0-3

  • The beginning of history in Iran and oral literature and children’s literature in the pre-Islamic period.

Islamic Period (Volume 2)

The History of Children’s Literature in Iran:
Islamic Period (Volume 2)
By Mohammad H. Mohammadi & Zohreh Ghaeni.
Tehran: The institute for research on the history of the children's literature in Iran, and Cheesta Publishing Co, 2001, pp 243, ill.
ISBN 964-92715-1-1

  • Comprising more than 1,000 years, from the advent of Islam in Iran, 7th century A.D. to the Constitutional Revolution in 1906.

Constitutional Era (Volumes 3)Constitutional Era (Volumes 4)

The History of Children’s Literature in Iran:
Constitutional Era (Volumes 3 and 4)
By Mohammad H. Mohammadi & Zohreh Ghaeni.
Tehran: The institute for research on the history of the children's literature in Iran, and Cheesta Publishing Co, 2002, pp 452 and 456, ills.
ISBN: 964-92715-2-X , 964-92715-3-8

  • The formation of new educational concepts during the time of the Constitutional Revolution, critical study of early school texts and the study of the early works with educational, didactic, and prescriptive content.

Modern Era (Volumes 5) Modern Era (Volumes 6) Modern Era (Volumes 7)

The History of Children’s Literature in Iran:
Modern Era (Volumes 5, 6 and 7)
By Mohammad H. Mohammadi & Zohreh Ghaeni.
Tehran: The institute for research on the history of the children's literature in Iran, and Cheesta Publishing Co,2003, 2004 and 2005, pp 1299 and 991, ill.
ISBN: 964-92715-4-6, 964 -92715-5-6 and 964-92715-6-2

  • The development of modern children’s literature and the contributions of pioneers such as Jabbar Baghcheban, Abbas Yamin Sharif and others.

Step by Step with the History

Step by Step with the History
By Zohreh Ghaeni
Tehran : Cheesta Publishing Co, 2006, pp. 164, ill.
ISBN : 964-7940-15-7

  • A handbook for teachers and parents instructing them how to share the history books with children from kindergarten to high school