Iranian Illustrator Wins Best Children's Book Award at Sharjah

Shima Zarei, an Iranian illustrator, has won the Best Children's Book Award at the Sharjah Children's Book Fair.

According to Mehr News Agency, Shima Zarei won the Best Children's Book Award in a special category of the competition at the Sharjah Children's Book Fair. This award was given in recognition of her efforts and creativity in producing a high-quality work with cultural and educational messages.

The Sharjah Children's Book Fair is one of the most important cultural events in the region, promoting the culture of reading and children's and youth literature. The fair is typically organized by the Sharjah Expo Centre and is held under the supervision of Sharjah's cultural authority. The goal of the fair is to provide a platform for the introduction of books and works from both local and international authors and publishers.

In recent years, Zarei has collaborated with publishers in the U.S., Europe, Dubai, and Turkey, illustrating many books for children.