The idea of a book award for teenagers, judged by teenagers themselves, is rooted in a long-standing and valuable tradition: recognizing the “voice of youth” and actively engaging them in the literary field. This approach is an effort to reflect the perspectives, tastes, and concerns of this age group in a genuine and effective way. […]

The executive secretary of the “Sand Fox Prize” emphasized that adults have been kept from interfering in the award process: “We made every effort to ensure that the screening committee refrained from personal judgments when compiling the book list, so as not to hinder children’s opinions.” Tayebeh Ejei, in an interview with IRNA, spoke about […]