TEHRAN – Writer Ali-Ashraf Darvishian and illustrator Nayyereh Taqavi will be honored at the Flying Turtle Awards, which are annually presented to top children’s literary works.

Darvishian and Taqavi will receive the Flying Turtle Special Medal for their lifetime achievements during a celebration at the Book City Institute on Saturday, the organizers announced on Wednesday.

Darvishian, 75, is the author of over 50 books, a number of which are for children. Among his credits are “When Will You Come Back Dear Brother?” and “The Children’s Library on Fire”.

Taqavi, 66, illustrated over 20 works by Iranian and foreign writers, some of which were acclaimed at cultural events. She created illustrations for “Sweeter than Flying” by Gholam-Ali Serami, “The Crystal Tree” by Shokufeh Taqi and dozens of other books.

The Flying Turtle Awards event was established by the Book City Institute and the Children’s Literature Studies Periodical.

Photo: Nayyereh Taqavi and Ali-Ashraf Darvishian

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