Written by Nazanin Agange Ford
Illustrated by Fateme Mokhles
Published by Beaming Books
Mom's Review
Written with gardening metaphors, My America Blooms tells the story of a young girl and her family who flees war in Iran for a new life in America. The story, based on the author's own experience conveys the scariness of fleeing as refugees and leaving the known life behind for the unknown and the hope for a more peaceful future. Readers will experience the mixed reception when neighbors invite the girl and her mom to join the community garden and the little girl finds Farsi books in her local library only to then see the garden vandalized with anti-immigrant hate. The story ends on an optimistic note, showing pro-immigrant demonstrations and the friendships that have grown between the narrator and her classmates. My America Blooms is an honest and encouraging look at the immigrant experience in America, reminding readers that it is up to all of us to form a truly inclusive community.
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