Th"Imagination play," as a distinctive creative narrative mode in children’s literature, refers to the process in which the power of imagination is playfully structured within literary texts. This phenomenon functions as a mechanism that enhances both the aesthetic depth of the text and the activation of children’s cognitive processes. Imagination play transforms the child’s relationship with reality, fostering abstract thinking while simultaneously reinforcing the artistic quality of the literary
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Zozan Demirci

Founding Process and Early YearsÖtüken Publishing was established in 1964 in Şehzadebaşı, Istanbul, through the initiative of a group of young university students. Among the pioneering figures of this initiative were Mehmet Niyazi Özdemir and Nevzat Kösoğlu. The primary aim in founding the publishing house was to serve the nationalist ideology on a cultural level. The initial steps took shape around Kitabevi; it expanded with the participation of Ahmet Nuri Yüksel, Özer Ravanoğlu, Fehim Üçışık a
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Burak Enes

Halit Mecit Kıvanç (18 February 1925 – 25 October 2022) was a Turkish journalist writer radio and television presenter. Recognized as one of the pioneers of modern radio and television broadcasting in Türkiye Kıvanç spent decades working in both the press and sports broadcasting fields and played a significant role in hosting news entertainment and sports programs during the period when television and radio became widespread.Halit Kıvanç Infographic (Anadolu Agency)" image-alternate="" image-ele
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Yusuf Bilal Akkaya

Ahmet Muhtar Fikri (Gücüm) played active roles during the Constitutional Monarchy and National Liberation periods. He served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies and the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (TBMM), contributing to the National Liberation struggle on the Southern Front. He also engaged in journalism and made significant contributions to the development of regional press.Educational LifeAhmet Muhtar Fikri Bey was born in Muş in 1876. His father, Cizrelizade Mustafa Rıza Bey, was a
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Yunus Emre Sağlam

Ümit Aktan was a former footballer, sports commentator, television presenter, and journalist who left a lasting mark on the history of Turkish sports broadcasting. He was born on 21 January 1949 in the Nazilli district of Aydın and passed away on 7 August 2025 at the age of 76.Early LifeÜmit Aktan was born on 21 January 1949 in the Nazilli district of Aydın. He developed an interest in football during his high school years and joined the youth academy of Galatasaray Sports Club. However, his foo
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Edanur Karakoç

Doğan Hızlan, born on December 22, 1937, in Samatya, Istanbul, is the only child of Fevziye and Sadullah Hızlan. He spent his childhood years at home surrounded by music and books, describing this period as “a life in an aquarium.” His mother supported him in many areas, from learning languages to building a library. He began his primary education in 1943 at Kocamustafapaşa 28th Primary School, followed by Davutpaşa Middle School and Pertevniyal High School. After graduating from high school in
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Yahya B. Keskin