From 11th century till now Book has had deep root in Iranian culture. We have had a lot of great titles that have affected to our society and other countries as well; in poetry, astronomy, mathematics to medicine and philosophy. So this strong background expects everyone a high level time spent book reading in Iranian. But some statistical information and observations says we need to focus more on increasing book reading between Iranian people. This problem have several reasons that might connect together; growing modern entertainments like social media & the attractiveness of multimedia, think that I don’t need to books anymore!, some expensive costs, just focusing on reading educational books and do not have enough time might be some of these reasons.
For solving this problem all of us must get to getter and do some work to people attitude tent to more book reading. We as parent, teacher, publisher, media producer, government and etcetera should work on this subject to Prevalence loving books in people.
One of these things is making children familiarize with book reading and Make reading literature a habit for them. If children grow up with books from early childhood, as a result we can be hopeful that future generation would have more friendly relationship with literacy, For example we can read books to them or read books for ourselves in front of them to children imitate this behaviour.
On the other hand, the book appearance, variety and content are other factors that might effect on children tendency. So the book must have more qualities, be more attractive and finally present in a fun way.
As a publisher of children owns book- I think giving a chance to children for sharing their own voices through owns books is another way to encourage children to loving books. Moreover, this fun activity will foster their creativity, increase their self-steam and consider them as an effective person in society and their community.
I wish all of children around the world could read other children own books in order to become more familiar with the literacy and to share the pleasure of personal and imagined world of their selves.
