Zal & Roudabeh
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About the Author
Parinaz Zhandy, Graduate of Persian Language and Literature, poet, author, and educator with extensive experience in Persian language, literature, and cultural education. Founder and Director of Towards Future Academy in Canada, currently operating in North Vancouver, West Vancouver, and Burnaby. Founder of Persian Language and Literature programs within IB schools in Vancouver, providing instruction from preschool through high-school diploma level. Author of bilingual Persian-language educational books and developer of innovative curricula and teaching approaches, with particular expertise in teaching Persian to heritage learners and non-Persian-speaking students outside Persian-speaking countries.
About the Author
Vala Tehrani is a 13-year-old Canadian-born author with a deep connection to her Iranian heritage. Kind-hearted, compassionate, and energetic, she has always shown a strong interest in Persian culture, literature, and history.
Her love for the timeless stories of the Shahnameh inspired her to write her first book, Zal and Roudabeh, reflecting her passion for preserving and sharing Iran’s rich cultural heritage with a new generation.
Beyond writing, Vala is a dedicated student who actively participates in school and community activities. She is passionate about sports, especially competitive volleyball, where she has achieved notable success. She also enjoys art, music, and playing the piano.
With creativity, determination, and a positive spirit, Vala continues to explore her talents, pursue her dreams, and inspire others through her kindness and enthusiasm.
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Product details
- Publisher : Kidsocado International Publishing
- Publication date : October 2, 2026
- Language : English
- Print length : 64 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1778923836
- ISBN-13 : 978-1778923838
- Item Weight : 5.9 ounces
- Reading age : 8 - 17 years
- Dimensions : 6.69 x 0.16 x 9.61 inches
Bilingual (English- Farsi)
The story of Zal and Rudabeh is one of the romantic and beautiful stories in the Shahnameh, which contains many moral lessons.
When they first meet, their hearts grow close. But because of the old conflicts between their families, their marriage is not easy, and they must overcome fear and opposition from both sides.
Many believe the story of "Rapunzel" was inspired by the tale of Zal and Rudabeh, since in both stories a beautiful dark-haired woman lives in a high place, and the man in love climbs up to reach her. Humanity has been retelling the same dramatic romance for centuries. Different tower, same chaos.