Alum publishes new picture book
Susie Ghahremani 02 IL newest picture book is called MEMORY GARDEN.
Written by author Zohreh Ghahremani, MEMORY GARDEN is published by Godwin Books Macmillan Kids, releasing February 27, 2024.
Created by a mother-daughter team, you’re invited to enjoy the vibrant beauty of Iranian gardens — and culture — in an adventure that will resonate with readers of all backgrounds. The pair will be celebrating the release of the book at the Book Catapult, 3010-B Juniper St, San Diego, California on Tuesday, February 27th, where a mural hand-painted by Susie Ghahremani permanently resides in the children’s book room.
An early review from the Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books says, “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.”
The San Diego Union-Tribune wrote, “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.”
MEMORY GARDEN Written by Zohreh Ghahremani Illustrated by Susie Ghahremani Page Count: 40 Genre: Children’s Literature On Sale: 02/27/2024 Age Range: 4-8
