Memory Garden

Named to Bank Street’s BEST CHILDREN’S BOOKS OF THE YEAR [2025] & APALA Family Literacy Committee’s BEST OF THE BEST [2024]

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.

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About the Illustrator, Susie Ghahremani

Learn more about my collaborator on Memory Garden, my daughter Susie, by visiting her website, boygirlparty.com!

Praise for Memory Garden

“Children and adults will thoroughly enjoy this vivid memoir that weaves past and present in a timeless celebration of family and culture. A recommended, essential purchase.” – STARRED review, School Library Journal

“…I was thrilled to escape to the green world of this warm picture book, where a young girl and her grandmother are planting flowers together… bright illustrations blossom across each page, connecting the past to the present.” —Lit Hub

”A moving tale about a young girl connecting with her elder relative among a fantastical garden in hopes of learning about her family’s past. Yes, it’s a children’s book, but adults will likely be moved to tears as well.” –San Diego Union Tribune

“Amber-toned illustrations and lyrical, child-friendly text paint a poetic picture of both the present and the past.” –Kirkus

American Library Association/APALA’s Family Literacy Committee “Best of the Best” Recommended Picture Book List [2024]

Bank Street Books’ Best Children Books of the Year [2025]