More book awards: high standards in Iran

Yes, it’s that time of year again: they named the winners of the Sacred Defense Book of the Year awards in Iran…

Yet in ten major categories, including "Fiction," no books were deemed worthy of the honor.  The category "Children’s War Poetry" was left open as well.  Here is further information.  Here is a photo of the event, plus a list of the books that were honored.  Numerous second prizes were given even though no first prizes were awarded.