Houshang Moradi Kermani facts for kids
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Houshang Moradi Kermani
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| هوشنگ مرادی کرمانی | |
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| Born | 7 September 1944 Sirch, Iran
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| Citizenship | Iranian |
| Known for | Novelist, children's literature |
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Houshang Moradi Kermani (Persian: هوشنگ مرادی کرمانی) is a well-known Iranian writer. He is famous for writing books for children and young adults. His stories are enjoyed by many readers in Iran and across the world.
Moradi Kermani was born on September 7, 1944. He grew up in a village called Sirch in Kerman province, Iran. He went to school in Sirch, then in Kerman, and later in Tehran.
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His Amazing Books and Stories
Houshang Moradi Kermani has written many popular books. His stories often show the lives of ordinary people, especially children, in a way that is both funny and touching.
Books Turned into Movies
Many of Moradi Kermani's books have been made into movies and TV shows in Iran. For example, the movie Mehman-e Maman (which means Mommy's Guest) was based on one of his novels. This shows how much people love his stories!
Books Translated Around the World
His books are so good that they have been translated into many different languages. You can find his stories in English, German, French, Spanish, Dutch, Arabic, and Armenian. This means children and young people all over the world can read his wonderful tales.
His Own Story
In 2005, Moradi Kermani wrote a book about his own life. It is called "You're No Stranger Here" (Shoma ke gharibe nistid). It's a chance to learn more about the person behind all those great stories.
Awards and Recognition
Houshang Moradi Kermani has received many important awards for his writing. These awards show how much his work is valued.
Hans Christian Andersen Award
He received an Honorary Diploma for the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 1992. This award is one of the highest honors for children's authors. He was also a finalist for the main Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2014.
Other Special Awards
In 2000, one of his books won the "Book of the Year" award from the University of San Francisco. He was also a candidate for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in 2018. The Astrid Lindgren Award is another very important international award for children's and young adult literature.
Selected Books
Here are some of Houshang Moradi Kermani's well-known books:
- The Tales of Majid (Ghesseh-ha-ye Majid; قصههای مجید)
- The Boot (Chakmeh; چکمه)
- The Palm (Nakhl; نخل)
- The Tandoor (Tanour; تنور)
- The Water Urn (Khomreh; کوزه)
- Mommy's Guest (Mehman-e maaman; مهمان مامان)
- Fist on Hide (Mosht bar poust; مشت بر پوست)
- You're No Stranger Here (Shoma ke gharibe nistid; شما که غریبه نیستید)
- A Sweet Jam (Moraba ye Shirin;مربای شیرین)
See also
In Spanish: Houshang Moradi-Kermani para niños
