{"title":"Ryan Bani Tahmaseb","description":"Ryan Bani Tahmaseb is an author, educator, and avowed Persian mythology superfan. His debut picture book, Rostam's Picture-Day Pusteen, based on his father's experience as a young Iranian-American immigrant, was published by Charlesbridge. His first professional book for educators, The 21st Century School Library, which details how teachers and administrators can better utilize their school library and librarian, was published in 2022 by John Catt Educational. His writing has also appeared in publications such as Education Week and the Carolina Quarterly. He lives in York, ME with his wife and two young children.","products":[{"product_id":"persian-mythology-epic-stories-of-gods-heroes-and-monsters-hardcover","title":"Persian Mythology: Epic Stories of Gods, Heroes, and Monsters - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn unforgettable collection of twenty dramatic tales of Persian deities and heroes, both mortal and immortal, fighting in the name of goodness, chaos, beauty, love, and evil.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYou've heard of mythological characters like Theseus, Medusa, and Thor, but have you heard about Anahita, Jamshid, and Rostam? In this engrossing anthology of twenty stories, middle grade readers will be introduced to the strongest heroes, most legendary creatures, and most vicious demons of Persian mythology. From Atar, the god of fire, going head-to-head with the three-headed demon-dragon Azhi Dahaka, to Anahita, the goddess of war and water, rescuing mortals from monstrous divs, \u003ci\u003ePersian Mythology\u003c\/i\u003e retells some of the most intense sagas that served as the foundation of early Persian religion, passed down from one generation to the next in the form of oral traditions. Persia is the area in West Asia known today as modern Iran. Author Ryan Bani Tahmaseb and award-winning illustrator Reza Dalvand celebrate the rich history and incredible tradition of Persian storytelling in this epic collection.\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Children's Book Council \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eOnly for Middle Grade (OMG) List Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50580480491743,"sku":"9780762489763","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/jH8u6SNwAY9780762489763.webp?v=1784447578"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/ryan-bani-tahmaseb.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}