Boom Library
A digital library opening doors to stories for Iranian and Afghan children and youth.
The Challenge
Many schools in Iran do not have libraries, and families in small towns and villages lack access to children’s books. Diaspora children also have few opportunities to read Persian or regional languages.
Our approach
Boom Library is a digital platform specifically designed for children and youth to address this challenge. With Boom, children all over the world can access a great collection of quality books in Persian and other regional languages spoken in Iran and Afghanistan.
Features
- Diverse Collection of books for different age groups.
- Accessible through mobile phones anytime and anywhere.
- Inclusion of electronic, audio, and video books to support children with diverse needs.
- Offering books in other regional languages, such as Gilaki, Balouchi, Turkish, and Kurdish.
- Offering books in other regional languages, such as Gilaki, Balouchi, Turkish, and Kurdish.
Current Activities
- 150 free children’s books
- 800 additional titles from Iranian publishers
- More than 2000 active users
- Translation of 100 books into Persian
- Translation of 100 Persian books into regional languages
- 10 sign language video books
- More than 100 audiobooks
Awards
- Second place UNICEF Innovation Challenge 2020
- Shortlisted The Future Project 2020
- Shortlisted Zero Project Scaling Solutions 2023
- Second place Emerging EdTech Startups Rafsanjan Copper Complex 2024
