Book ‘Sky Thinks of Peace’ Unveiled

According to the correspondent of Iran Book News Agency (IBNA) in Hamedan, on the eve of the 33rd Book Week of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the children’s poetry book ‘Sky Thinks of Peace’ by Gholamreza Baktash was unveiled with the participation of the General Directorate of Culture and Islamic Guidance and the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults of Hamedan province.

Baktash, a Poet Who Dedicated His Entire Being to Children’s Poetry

The Director General of Culture and Islamic Guidance of Hamedan province, at this ceremony, while congratulating the birth of another book in the field of children and young adults, stated: Gholamreza Baktash is one of those artists who preferred being with children and engaging in poetry and literature workshops over any other position or situation.

Seyyed Mohammad Reza Javadi, referring to the unveiling of the latest work of Gholamreza Baktash, the well-known children’s and young adult poet, titled ‘Sky Thinks of Peace,’ said: This gathering is held on the occasion of unveiling the latest book by Professor Gholamreza Baktash, a poet who dedicated his love and entire being to poetry and children.

Javadi, referring to Baktash’s role in promoting children’s poetry, added: Although he could have had various literary and managerial activities in the center of the country, he preferred to be with children and in the centers of the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults of the province and influence the cultural growth of the future generation through poetry and education.

The Director General of Culture and Islamic Guidance of Hamedan province, emphasizing that children and young adults are the true builders of society’s future, said: If we act correctly today in their upbringing and intellectual development, a brighter future awaits the country.

Javadi emphasized: We hope that with continuous efforts and the backing of wisdom and knowledge, we can take effective steps in the path of books and reading and be influential actors for our city and country.

The Book’s Aim is a Deep Connection Between Teenagers and Nature

Gholamreza Baktash addressed the students, saying: You students should not fall into routine; do not be afraid to experiment, and have the courage to take risks in poetry, storytelling, and art.

This national children’s and young adult poet, at the unveiling ceremony of his latest work titled ‘Sky Thinks of Peace,’ addressed the students, saying: You students should not fall into routine; do not be afraid to experiment, and have the courage to take risks in poetry, storytelling, and art.

He added: Today is a good day for me; I was motivated by your presence and energy, young people, and I am happy that, as a cultural person, I have been able to take a step on the path of love and education. After writing poetry for you, I love this work.

Baktash stated: I tried for the poems in this collection not to be superficial, but to have deeper layers so that teenagers, as the main audience, would be prompted to think.

He continued: My goal in writing these poems is to create a deeper connection between teenagers and nature; a connection that goes beyond observation and sightseeing and leads to thought, questioning, and a philosophical understanding of the surrounding world.

This Hamedani poet and writer stated that the poems in the ‘Sky Thinks of Peace’ collection were written in the 1390s (Solar Hijri calendar, roughly 2011-2021 AD), and said: None of these poems were written hastily, and they are the result of several years of my reflection on the relationship between teenagers and nature and the concept of peace. I hope this work can encourage teenagers to have a deeper and more responsible view towards the environment and human beings.

At the end of the ceremony, Gholamreza Baktash recited poetry and answered students’ questions about his first poem, first book, and literary activity history. The program concluded with taking souvenir photos with the participating teenagers.

The book ‘Sky Thinks of Peace’ by Gholamreza Baktash, illustrated by Raheleh Barkhordari, has been published by the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults for the age group over 12 (Noongah) in a print run of two thousand copies and at a price of 100,000 Tomans, and is available to enthusiasts.