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My America blooms

After moving from Tehran to the United States, a young girl tends a garden in her new home, learning to put down roots as she grows a new life as an immigrant in America.

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Main Author: Ford, Nazanin Agange (Author)
Other Authors: Mokhles, Fateme (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Minneapolis : Beaming Books, 2026.
Subjects:
Emigration and immigration > Juvenile fiction.
Belonging (Social psychology) > Juvenile fiction.
Iran > Juvenile fiction.
United States > Juvenile fiction.
Immigrant children > Juvenile fiction.
Iranian Americans > Juvenile fiction.
Belonging > Juvenile fiction.
Picture books.
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Summary:After moving from Tehran to the United States, a young girl tends a garden in her new home, learning to put down roots as she grows a new life as an immigrant in America.
Physical Description:1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Audience:Ages 5-8
ISBN:9798889833437
Author Notes:Nazanin Agange Ford was born in Tehran, Iran and moved to the United States at a young age. She grew up in Southern California and now lives in Nevada with her husband, two daughters, and an Aussie Labradoodle. Her writing explores her Persian heritage and the adventure of growing up. Naz is a former teacher and journalist. She is a member of Inked Voices, 12x12 Picture Book Challenge, and the American Library Association. Fateme Mokhles is an illustrator and interdisciplinary artist whose practice is rooted in storytelling. Born in Iran and now based in California, she often draws inspiration from her heritage and lived experiences. Fateme is also the illustrator of Rustam's Picture-Day Pusteen. Her illustrations bring a sense of belonging and depth to children's literature, inspiring imagination and connection.

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