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Farhad Hasanzadeh
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Born (1962-04-09)9 April 1962
Abadan, Khuzestan Province, Iran
Occupation Writer, Poet, Journalist
Language Persian
Genre Children's and young adults literature
Notable works Hasti (2010)
This Weblog Is Being Transferred (2012)
Call Me Ziba (2015)

Farhad Hasanzadeh (Persian: فرهاد حسن‌زاده) is an Iranian author and poet. He was born on April 9, 1962. He is famous for writing books for children and teenagers.

About Farhad Hasanzadeh

Farhad Hasanzadeh was born in Abadan, a city in southern Iran, in 1962. When he was younger, a big conflict called the Iran–Iraq War (1980–88) forced him to leave his home. His city was in the middle of the war zone.

Before becoming a writer, he worked many different jobs. His very first book was called Fox and Bee Adventure. It was published in 1991 in Shiraz. Later, he moved to Tehran, the capital city of Iran.

His Writing Career

Farhad Hasanzadeh has written over 120 books. These books are for children and young adults. He writes many types of stories. These include novels, short stories, and even legends. He also writes fantasy, funny stories, biographies, and poetry.

He has also written for children's magazines. Some of these magazines are "Soroosh Nojavan" and "Keihan Bacheha". He was also part of the Children Writers Association. He even gave a speech at the United Nations in Tehran in 2019. He talked about how literature can help bring peace to children and teens.

Books in Other Languages

Many of Farhad Hasanzadeh's books have been translated. You can find them in English, Swedish, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Malay, and Chinese. For example, his book Call Me Ziba is available in four languages. His book Kooti Kooti has been translated into six languages. These include Chinese, English, and Turkish. Hasti, a book about Iranian girls, was translated into English in 2013.

Helping Young Writers

Farhad Hasanzadeh also teaches online writing workshops. These workshops help teenagers improve their writing skills. They learn how to tell great stories. The workshops end with a special online magazine called Moon Children. Here, young writers can share their stories, poems, and articles. It's a great way for them to show off their creative work.

What He Writes About

Farhad Hasanzadeh's stories often have a classic style. He writes a lot about war and how it affects people. He believes in peace and kindness. His books show how war can change lives.

He also writes about other important topics. These include moving to new places and not having a home. He also writes about life in shanty towns, which are poor areas. His novel Hasti is special because it talks about girls and women in Iran. This was a new idea in Iranian children's literature.

Awards and Recognition

Farhad Hasanzadeh has won many awards for his books. He has won several Iran's Book of the Year Awards. He was chosen to represent Iran for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award many times. This award is one of the biggest in children's literature.

In 2018, he was a runner-up for the Hans Christian Andersen Award. He received a special diploma at the award ceremony in Athens, Greece. His novel Hasti won several awards too. It won the Silver Sign award and was named the best book of the year by the Children's Book Council.

In 2022, he was nominated again for the 2023 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. This was because his books talk about important social issues. He writes about girls and modern femininity. He also shares universal values like peace, friendship, and children's rights. He looks at war from different angles and cares about the environment.

Selected Books by Farhad Hasanzadeh

  • A Melody for Wednesdays, Tehran: Peydayesh publication, 1398/2019 (Persian: آهنگی برای چهارشنبه‌ها)
  • Masho in Fog, Tehran: Nashr-e Sourehye Mehr, 1373/1994 (Persian: ماشو در مه)
  • The Scorpions on the Bambek Ship, Tehran: Nashr-e Ofoq, 1395/2016 (Persian: عقرب‌های کشتی بمبک)
  • The Moonlight Guest, Tehran: Nashr-e Ofoq, 1387/2008 (Persian: مهمان مهتاب)
  • Wishing Stones, Illustrated by:Hoda Hadadi.Tehran:Entesharat-e Elmi Farhangi, 1385/2006 (Persian: سنگ‌های آرزو)
  • Call Me Ziba, Tehran: Kanoon-e Parvaresh-e Fekri-ye Kudakan va Nowjavanan (Kanoon), 1394/2015 (Persian: زیبا صدایم کن)
  • Hasti, Tehran:Kanoon Publication, 1389/2010 (Persian: هستی)
  • Shirin’s Times, Tehran: Vida, 1392/2013 (Persian: روزگار شیرین)
  • My Blog Is Up For Grabs, Tehran,Nashre Ofoq, 1391/2012 (Persian: این وبلاگ واگذار می‌شود)
  • The Same Purple Shoe, Tehran:Entesharat-e Kanoon, 1382/2003 (Persian: همان لنگه کفش بنفش)
  • The Backyard, Tehran: Entesharat-e Ghoghnous, 1382/2003 (Persian: حیاط خلوت)
  • A Happy Family's Grins, Tehran:Entesharat-e Charkho falak, 1382/2003 (Persian: لبخندهای کشمشی یک خانواده‌ی خوشبخت)
  • An Umbrella with White Butterflies, Tehran: Fatemi Publication, Tuti Books, 1396/ 2017. (Persian: چتری با پروانه‌های سفید)
  • Kooti Kooti Tales, in Brail, by Kanoon, 1392/2013 (Persian: قصه‌های کوتی کوتی)
  • The Pot-headed Monster, e-book, Kanoon, 1389/2010 (Persian: دیو دیگ به سر)
  • Will & Nill, Chekkeh Publications, 1396/2017 (Persian: بشو و نشو)
  • Snow and Sun: The Story of Bijan & Manijeh, Tehran, Fatemi Publications, Toti Books, 1398/2019 (Persian: برف و آفتاب: داستان بیژن و منیژه)
  • Bang, Bang, Bang, Illustrated Children Story Book, Cheshmeh Publications, 1400/2021 (Persian: بنگ، بنگ، بنگ)
  • First Things First, Illustrated Children Story Book, Fatemi Publications, 1401/2022 (Persian: یک کار خیلی مهم)
  • Mahtab and Red Button, Tehran, Michka Publications, 1401/2022 (Persian: مهتاب و دکمه قرمز)
  • Give Heart, Give Heart, Tehran, Michka Publications, 1401/2022 (Persian: دل بده، دل بده)
  • Jack London's Train, Tehran, Ofoq Publications, 1401/2022 (Persian: قطار جک لندن)
  • DODO the Worm and His New Home, Tehran, Porteghal Publication, 1402/2023 (Persian: دودو کرمه و خانه تازه)
  • Banafsheh's Green Pen, Tehran, Michka Publication, 1402/2024 (Persian: خودکار سبز بنفشه)
  • Not Like Every Day, Tehran, Cheshmeh Publication, 1400/2022 (Persian: نه مثل هر روز)

Some Translated Works

  • The Creamy Laugh, Translated into English and German, Daarvak, 2024
  • Grandfathers Who Eat Junk, 2022,Translated into English, Kidsocado, 2024
  • The Absent Minded Mouse, 2019, Translated into English, Kanoon, 2023
  • Halva and Rainbow, 2012, Translated into Russian, Sadra Book, 2022
  • Don’t Be Sad Zebra, Translated into Turkish, Republic of Azerbaijan, Tahsil Publications, 2022
  • Bang, Bang, Bang! , 2021, Translated into Turkish, Republic of Azerbaijan, Tahsil Publications, 2022
  • An Umbrella with White Butterflies, 2017, Translated into Turkish, Republic of Azerbaijan, Tahsil Publications, 2022.
  • An Umbrella with White Butterflies, 2017 Translated into Chinese, China, CCPPG publishing house, 2022.
  • Ziba (Call me Ziba), 2015, Translated into Arabic, Egyptian Cultural Assembly, 2020
  • An Umbrella with White Butterflies, 2017, Translated into Korean, South Korea. 2020
  • An Umbrella with White Butterflies, 2017, Translated into Spanish, Spain, lamaletaedicione, 2020
  • Dinner Was Cold Kooti Kooti, 2007, Translated into Turkish, Mevsimler Kitap, 2020
  • Kooti Kooti Watch Out You Don’t Catch a Cold, 2014, Translated into Turkish, Mevsimler Kitap, 2020
  • Move the World Kooti Kooti, 2014, Translated into Turkish, Mevsimler Kitap, 2020
  • This Weblog Is Being Turned Over, 2012, Translated into English, Published in Internet Archive. USA. 2020
  • I Love You, Translated into Turkish, Children Library Azerbaycan, 2020
  • Dinner Was Cold Kooti Kooti, 2007, Translated into Arabic, Syria,KiwanHouse, 2019
  • Call Me Ziba, 2015, Translated into Armenia, Edit Print Publishing House, 2019
  • Call Me Ziba, 2015, Translated into Turkish, Timas Yayinlar, 2017
  • Call Me Ziba, 2015, Translated into English. Tehran, Kanoon, 2016
  • Kooti Kooti Watch out You Don’t Catch a Cold, 2014, Translated into English, Tehran, Kanoon, 2016
  • Move the World Kooti Kooti, 2014, Translated into English, Tehran, Kanoon, 2016
  • Will and Nill, 2017, Translated into English, London, Tiny Owl Publishing Ltd, 2016
  • Hasti, 2010, Translated into English,Tehran, Kanoon, 2013
  • ’’Hasti’’, 2010, Translated into Turkish, Children Library Azerbaycan
  • Kooti Kooti, Translated into Malay, Malaysia, Ameeneducar, 2011
  • The Kooti Kooti Tales, Translated into English, Tehran, Kanoon, 2010
  • The Pot-headed Monster, 2010, Translated into Kurdish, Kanoon, 2010
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