Hamidreza Shahabadi
Hamidreza Shahabadi, an Iranian author and researcher of contemporary history, was born in Tehran on May 24, 1967. A prominent and distinctive writer of children's and young adult literature, his works are known for their historical and social depth. Shahabadi studied history at the University of Tabriz and has since dedicated himself to writing fiction and historical research.
biography[ویرایش]
He began writing in his youth, without any formal training, starting with short stories. He later broadened his scope, writing several plays and making a few short films. His first story, "Before the Rain," was published in a weekly magazine. After some time, he began researching history, striving to create characters and narratives rooted in historical events and biographies, aiming for a closer representation of truth and historical accounts. He has also been extensively involved in historical research and has published numerous articles on the subject. He began writing in his youth, without any formal training, starting with short stories. He later broadened his scope, writing several plays and making a few short films. His first story, "Before the Rain," was published in a weekly magazine. After some time, he began researching history, striving to create characters and narratives rooted in historical events and biographies, aiming for a closer representation of truth and historical accounts. He has also been extensively involved in historical research and has published numerous articles on the subject.
He has a prolific body of written work, including "Dilmaj" and "Lullaby for a Dead Daughter." Some of his works, particularly in the field of young adult literature, have been well-received due to their exploration of social and historical themes.[1] He doesn't consider the state of contemporary literature to be ideal and places idealism at the forefront of his activities.
Hamidreza Shahabadi was selected as the scientific secretary of the 8th Book of the Year Award in 2015 (1394 in the Persian calendar). He was also offered membership on the Supervisory Board for the Implementation of Publishing Regulations for Children's and Young Adult Books, which he declined. In 2020 (1399 in the Persian calendar), he was elected to the Board of Directors of the Children's and Young Adult Writers Association for a second consecutive term with a substantial majority vote.
In 2019 (1398 in the Persian calendar), he won the Islamic Republic of Iran's Book of the Year Award for his novel "Gate of the Dead." He was also nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in 2020 by both the Association of Children's and Young Adult Writers and the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (Kanoon), and again in 2021 by Kanoon.
Hamidreza Shahabadi, through his works, has not only enriched Iranian children's and young adult literature but also, with a profound look at history and social issues, strives to create awareness and critical thinking among the younger generation. As a committed writer, he consistently seeks to elevate the level of literature and culture in society, and his works can serve as a source of inspiration for future writers and researchers.
Works[ویرایش]
- Dilmaj (The Interpreter), Ofoq Publishing, 1385 (2006/2007): Nominated for the Roozi Roozegari Award; Winner of the Certificate of Merit from the Vav Literary Award for a Unique Novel; Winner of the Shahid Ghanipoor Award.
- Lullaby for the Dead Daughter, Ofoq Publishing, 1386 (2007/2008): First Prize Winner at the Children and Young Adult Book Festival; Certificate of Appreciation from the Children's Book Council; Certificate of Appreciation from the Superior Book Festival; Selected Book by the International Youth Library in Munich; Chosen as the Best Young Adult Novel of the Decade (2000s) in a poll by Etemad Newspaper.
- Confessions of the Servants (Young Adult Novel), Kanoon Parvaresh Fekri Children and Young Adults, 1389 (2010/2011): First Prize Winner at the Children and Young Adult Book Festival; First Prize Winner at the Salam Bacheha (Hello Kids) Festival; Winner at the Quranic Stories Festival; Winner at the Razavi Book of the Year Award; Winner at the Imam Reza International Festival; Winner at the Shahid Ghanipoor Award.
- When Mazhi Got Lost (Young Adult Novel), Kanoon Parvaresh Fekri Children and Young Adults, 1391 (2012/2013): First Prize Winner at the Roshd Book Festival.
- The Legend of the Young Archer: Selected Book by the International Youth Library in Munich.
- No One Dares (Young Adult Novel), Kanoon Parvaresh Fekri Children and Young Adults, 1392 (2013/2014): First Prize Winner at the Children and Young Adult Book Festival.
- The Bell Circle (Short Story Collection), Kaman Publishing, 1380 (2001/2002).
- The Laughing Banana (Picture Book), Ofoq Publishing.
- Goethe Street Cafe (Novel), Ofoq Publishing, 1394 (2015/2016).
- The Gate of the Dead (Novel Series), Ofoq Publishing, 1398 (2019/2020).
- Funny Nightmares (Novel), Ofoq Publishing, 1400 (2021/2022).
- The Wandering Coffin (Novel), Ofoq Publishing, 1403 (2024/2025).
Articles and research[ویرایش]
- The Early History of Freemasonry in Iran (Two Volumes): Sooreh Mehr Publications, 1997 (1376 in the Persian calendar)
- Introduction to Children's Literature (A Discussion on the Historical Evolution of the Concept of Childhood): Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (Kanoon), 2003 (1382 in the Persian calendar) - Result of research at the International Youth Library in Munich.
- The Constitutional Movement (From the Collection "History of Iranian Thought"): Ofoq Publications, 2003 (1382 in the Persian calendar), Received an Award of Merit from the Children's Book Council.
- From Ideal to Reality: A Comparative Study of the Book "Ahmad" by Mirza Aqa Khan Kermani and the Book "Emile" by Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
- In the Absence of Childhood: An Examination of the Situation of Iranian Children During the Qajar Era.
- Historical Context of the Creation of "Slovenly Peter" by Heinrich Hoffmann (Article in English): Result of research at the International Youth Library in Munich.
Pawn out[ویرایش]
- The most different novel by "Hamidreza Shahabadi" arrives at the Tehran Book Fair
- Hamidreza Shahabadi, Secretary of the Book Festival, was awarded the Best Book Award.
- Hamidreza Shahabadi proposed: Handing over the field to those who are controversial and claim
- Shahabadi: Life is booming in the children's and teenagers' booths
- Hamidreza Shahabadi
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