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English
Henry Holt & Company Inc
27 February 2024
An afternoon at Grandma's house is full of laughter, gardening, and so much more. In lyrical text that blends the past and present, Memory Garden is a nod to the places we leave behind but never forget.

Written and illustrated by a loving mother-daughter duo, Memory Garden allows readers a glimpse of the authentic beauty inherent to Iranian culture. Vibrant illustrations of lush gardens celebrate the memories of home that we carry in our hearts. Rich with inspiration, this book's lively scenes will resonate with readers of all backgrounds.
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Illustrated by:   Susie Ghahremani
Imprint:   Henry Holt & Company Inc
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 260mm,  Width: 212mm,  Spine: 10mm
Weight:   334g
ISBN:   9781250843036
ISBN 10:   1250843030
Pages:   40
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 4 to 8 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Zohreh Ghahremani is a former children's dentist and professor, award-winning adult fiction author, and renowned voice of the Iranian diaspora who has been featured in media internationally. Her debut novel, Sky of Red Poppies, was a KPBS One Book and her sophomore novel, The Moon Daughter, won a Writer's Digest Book Award for Best Literary Fiction in 2019. Born in Torbat, Iran, she now lives in Southern California. This is her first picture book. zoeghahremani.com Susie Ghahremani is an award-winning illustrator, internationally exhibiting artist, designer, and educator. She is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) where she also has taught. boygirlparty.com

Reviews for Memory Garden

""" . . .This tale deftly invokes the delight of growing something new while preserving old memories and traditions.""--Kirkus ""This sweet immigration story straddles space and time as the pair's surroundings bring back specific, vivid memories of the garden Nana once knew in Iran.""--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books ""In this gentle tale, stories are like plants that grow in the girl's imagination, taking root to bloom into cultural pride and intergenerational connection.""--Horn Book Magazine"


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