Hundreds of book promoters are annually identified and honored at a national celebration. Appreciating the superior individuals and groups in promoting book reading is one of the most effective programs in the field of book promotion that was designed and implemented for the first time in 2014 and since then has been annually continued with the efforts of the individual and group volunteers active in this field.
Firstly, this program was held with the presence of over 50 individuals and groups in which it was clarified that the nationally book-reading, in addition to the main circles of the publishing industry including authors, publishers, distributors and book sellers, relies on other social factors that need attention, planning, and support. The results of the first round of the program demonstrated that the individuals and groups working to promote reading at the local and national levels are among the most important forces influencing the development of reading culture in a society.
However, policymakers and officials in the field of culture and reading have paid less attention to these influential forces. The serious competition of 60 applicants and the tremendous scope of their activities, despite the short time available for information giving, was one of the main incentives for the Deputy Director of Cultural Affairs to continue the program. In the second round, based on the prior experience, it has been accompanied by some structural and content changes. These changes include the addition of special sections as follows:
- The best teacher The best celebrant
- The best librarian The best book seller
- The best kindergarten
Adding these special sections has been due to the influence of these groups on different social strata and the presence of various individuals and groups across the country indicates the serious activity of these sections in a community. The program was thirdly held in 2016 under the supervision of the Iranian Library and information Science Association (ILISA).
