{"product_id":"my-america-blooms-9798889833437","title":"My America Blooms","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspired by the author's experience of immigrating to the U.S. from Iran, \u003cem\u003eMy America Blooms \u003c\/em\u003eshares a story of hope.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy America Blooms \u003c\/em\u003eis a story about a young girl uprooted from her home in Iran. When she and her family are forced to flee Tehran, she brings a pocket of golnar petals from her beloved garden. In America, she begins to tend a new garden as she creates a new life as an immigrant. America brings friendships, community experiences, and stability, planting the seeds of hope. But every garden has its thorns--the girl must dig deep within herself to cultivate the promises of her new home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis hopeful story embodies the American dream in all its complexity. Fateme Mokhles's evocative, impressionistic art depicts the immigrant experience through the eyes of a child, while Nazanin Agange Ford's moving words remind all readers that they belong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nazanin Agange Ford\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Beaming Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/30\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.31h x 9.38w x 0.43d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798889833437\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFord, Nazanin Agange:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNazanin Agange Ford\u003c\/strong\u003e 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, the 12x12 Picture Book Challenge, and the American Library Association.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMokhles, Fateme:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFateme Mokhles\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cem\u003eRustam's Picture-Day Pusteen\u003c\/em\u003e. Her illustrations bring a sense of belonging and depth to children's literature, inspiring imagination and connection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Nazanin Agange Ford \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48614212731037,"sku":"9798889833437","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_5de89e15-f0a8-4653-9cd5-8e8db0a3a87f.jpg?v=1783464459","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/my-america-blooms-9798889833437","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}