KDP President Masoud Barzani’s book wins second prize in international competition
This memoir by President Barzani recounts significant historical events from past decades and was translated into English by British-based Kurdish writer Davan Yahya Khalil.
Erbil (Kurdistan 24) - A book authored by KDP President Masoud Barzani, detailing the history of the Kurdish liberation movement, has won second prize in the English-language category at the 2024 International Book Awards, hosted by the American Book Fest.
The book, titled “Barzani and the Kurdish Liberation Movement: Fourth Edition, 1975-1990 - The Gulan Revolution, Part One and Part Two,” secured the prestigious position in the competition’s 15th annual awards, which recognize excellence in various literary fields.
This memoir by President Barzani recounts significant historical events from past decades and was translated into English by British-based Kurdish writer Davan Yahya Khalil.
This marks the first time a Kurdish book has received such an accolade in an international book competition.
The International Book Awards, established in 2010, annually honor outstanding books from around the world. The 2024 competition evaluated works published in 2022, 2023, and 2024, with thousands of titles submitted for consideration.
Jeffrey Keen, executive director of the American Book Fest, emphasized the competition’s goal of supporting the literary world and rekindling readers' interest in books.
"This award is intended to support the world of books and is an attempt to attract readers back into that world," Keen stated.
Among the notable winners this year, alongside President Barzani’s book, were works by Pope Francis, famous American singer and TV presenter Vanessa Williams, and renowned American actor Bob Odenkirk.
The International Book Awards continue to celebrate literary achievements globally, with over a million titles participating annually.
