Translating books is so important, and today we celebrate the endless possibilities of sharing stories from all over the world. Books in translation are intriguing in themselves, with the intricacies of language and communication, the delicate nature of meaning and symbolism within stories. What could mean something in one language might mean something different in […]

Mothers play such an important role in our everyday lives. They are caring, generous and supportive. They offer a hand to hold, or a shoulder to cry on. Mothers lend an ear to hear our words, and let us know when we are being stubborn or careless. They are forgiving, honest and patient. Sometimes mothers […]

Daffodils, crocuses, cherry blossoms – and sometimes even sunshine. It may still be chilly, but we no longer need to ask, ‘Can there ever be blossom again?’ New blossom has finally been born, and spring is well under way!   For Persians, the approach of the spring equinox has extra meaning: it’s also the approach of […]

  Happy International Women’s Day! Today is a day to both celebrate and campaign, praise and protest. Women around the world are achieving extraordinary things in all sorts of areas – but they’re also still disproportionately likely to be victims of serious and systematic discrimination and abuse. Much has been accomplished nationally and globally in […]

Empathy is interesting; it is an awareness of others that can create an emotional response. It allows one to internalize another person’s feelings and experiences, to understand what they are going through. Empathy gives the opportunity to relate to an individual on a humanizing level, making all parties equal. Seeing the world through others’ eyes […]