During the past 24 years, 16 volumes of the encyclopedia, targeting children in the 10-16 age group, have been published by the Children Book Council of Iran.

It is the first encyclopedia for children in Persian and includes various images based on Iranian culture and a scientific approach. The book is expected to be completed in 26 volumes within the next ten years.

The CBC was established as a non-profit organization in 1962.  Its main focus is on children’s literature. It has more than 700 voluntary  members.

Source: Financial Tribune