Az bāb-i qirā’at-i aṭfāl: kūdakān va kūdakī dar maṭbū‘āt-i pīsh az Mashrūṭah-’i Īrān

Az bāb-i qirā’at-i aṭfāl, written by the distinguished scholar Sayyid ‘Alī Kāshifī Khvānsārī, offers a profound exploration into the origins of children's media in Īrān. This second edition serves as a vital historical record, meticulously documenting the evolution of children's presence in the Iranian press long before the Constitutional Revolution. Khvānsārī delves into the socio-cultural landscape of the Qājār era, uncovering early pedagogical efforts and the birth of school-based journalism. By examining key publications such as Vaqāyi‘-i Ittifāqīyah and the educational journals of the Nāṣirī and Muz̤affarī periods, the book provides an essential perspective for researchers of Iranian history, literature, and sociology. It effectively shifts the historical timeline of youth-oriented media in the region, highlighting a rich heritage of informative and educational content designed specifically for the younger generation during a period of significant national transition.