The book “A Song for Wednesdays” has found its audience in Armenia. Thanks to the efforts of Georg Asatorian, this is the second book by Farhad Hassanzadeh—following Call Me Ziba—to…
The collection “Three Short Stories”, including “Red Apple of Susan”, “Yellow Train of Mazdak”, and “Blue Whistle of Sohrab”, written by Farhad Hassanzadeh, has been recently published by Astan Quds…
On an autumn evening, November 16th, an appealing and unforgettable presentation was performed. Many of the kids accompanying their families were presented in this event which was particularly held for…
The 12th Avant_ garde era, In the Glorification to Farhad Hasanzadeh The 12th session from Avant _ garde era poem and story specialized sessions, this time particularly for Farhad Hasanzadeh…
Farhad Hasanzadeh is very keen on teaching children.
Hasanzadeh besides writing (especially in Corona period when people had to stay home) set up on line story writing workshops for children and youth. Up to now, he has taught 300 story-writing students and is continuing to do so.
His method of teaching in these workshops are unique. He works with each child according to his or her individual characteristic and creativity. There is no teacher and student hierarchy in his workshops. Children train to become writers along with playing games and learn about social skills, reviews, philosophy and friendship. He has a follow up policy after classes finish and sets up his students in online groups. This group, which is called “Moon Children”, has 100 members. Teen agers in these groups can talk about their favorite subjects, and have discussions about film, story, poetry, and painting. They bring out a monthly virtual publication called “Moon Children” that is done by them from A to Z. This publication is exactly like a professional publication with different sections and all its parts are written and laid out by children themselves.
These creative and energetic children, who are from different parts of Iran, are making a podcast that is partly made and performed by them. Moon Children are also active in promoting book reading and cultural gatherings. In the recent Tehran Book Fair, they had two meetings and became acquainted with each other.
Moon Children web log is: https://bachehayemah.blog.ir/
Download the 2020 Shortlist Announcement and view the HCAA 2020 Shortlist Film. Profiles of the HCAA Shortlist authors and illustrators can be found below and as selected pages from the Hans Christian Andersen Award edition of Bookbird here.
