It joined the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) in 1964 and represents the Iranian National Section.
[1] The rich oral literature of the early Persian families, comprising lullabies, folktales, and rhythmic fables, narrated by generations of Persian families, dates back over 3000 years.
[2] Iran's societal and cultural requirements have recently prompted a new generation of children's literature.
The project on "The History of Children's Literature in Iran" is considered one of the most significant in recent times.
These include literature, novels, plays, poems, reference books, philosophy, religious literature, social knowledge, science, works written by children and young adults, art, games and entertainment, biographies, and electronic publications.