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“The memoir of a young girl and her time spent in her garden with her grandmother. Nana shares stories of the garden she remembers from her home country when she was her granddaughter’s age. …Children and adults will thoroughly enjoy this vivid memoir that weaves past and present in a timeless celebration of family and culture.”

– School Library Journal, Starred Review

Memory Garden

Written by Zohreh Ghahremani
Illustrated by Susie Ghahremani
Published by Godwin Books

A lively afternoon together in Nana’s garden is full of laughter, discovery, and connection. In lyrical text that blends past and present, Memory Garden takes us to the places we leave behind but never forget.

Written and illustrated by a loving mother daughter duo, the nostalgic text and vibrant illustrations invite us to enjoy the beauty of Iranian gardens – and culture – in an adventure that will resonate with readers of all backgrounds.

Primary ISBN: 9781250843036
Publication Date: February 2024
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book, Age 04 or older

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Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 2nd Generation

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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