TEHRAN- The celebrated Iranian children's book writer Houshang Moradi Kermani was commemorated during a meeting at Tehran’s Arasbaran Cultural Center on Tuesday, on the occasion of Iran’s Book Week. 

The ceremony was attended by several scholars, literary figures, and literature enthusiasts, Mehr reported. 

Moradi Kermani was born in 1944 in Sirch, a small village close to the southern Iranian city of Kerman. After completing his primary and middle school education in his village and Kerman, he pursued his love for the arts by enrolling in dramatic arts in Tehran. 

Moradi Kermani continued his education at university, eventually earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in English translation. In 1961, he began his career in the arts by working in radio stations across Kerman and Tehran.

During the early 1970s, he commenced his writing career. One of his most acclaimed literary pieces, "The Tales of Majid," was originally a collection of short stories. Before its publication, it first existed as a radio program script which he had created years earlier. The book gained immense popularity, leading to its translation into several languages and being adapted into a widely popular television series in Iran.

Throughout his career, Moradi Kermani has written several children's books, many of which have won international awards and have been translated into multiple languages. His literary works encompass a wide range of subjects that delve into various themes, including social justice, environmentalism, cultural customs, and historical events.

So far, Moradi Kermani's literary works have been translated into an array of languages, including French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Arabic, Armenian, Chinese, Korean, Greek, and Turkish.

Moradi Kermani's writing style is notable for its straightforwardness and uncomplicated approach. He uses everyday language and accessible narrative techniques to convey complex ideas to his young readers. His books are not only entertaining but also educational, teaching important life lessons and values such as respect, empathy, compassion and kindness.

Moradi Kermani is regarded as a national treasure and a stalwart of children's literature in his homeland. He has been instrumental in shaping the reading habits of countless Iranian youths.

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