My Grandma and Me

"My Grandma and Me" is a deeply personal and universally resonant true story by Mina Javaherbin, chronicling her childhood in Iran and the central role her grandmother played. From visiting neighbors to midnight prayers during Ramadan and imaginary trips to the planets, every moment with her grandma is filled with love and wonder. Lindsey Yankey's soft, colorful illustrations, rich with intricate patterns, beautifully complement the lyrical text, inviting readers into a cozy world where the adoration between granddaughter and grandmother shines. This book is a tender exploration of intergenerational bonds, cultural heritage, and the lasting power of cherished memories.

In a true tale of a young girl in Iran and her grandmother, this beautiful ode to family celebrates small moments of love that become lifelong memories. In this big universe full of many moons, I have traveled and seen many wonders, but I have never loved anything or anyone the way I love my grandma. While Mina is growing up in Iran, the center of her world is her grandmother. Whether visiting friends next door, going to the mosque for midnight prayers during Ramadan, or taking an imaginary trip around the planets, Mina and her grandma are never far apart. At once deeply personal and utterly universal, Mina Javaherbin’s words make up a love letter of the rarest sort: the kind that shares a bit of its warmth with every reader. Soft, colorful, and full of intricate patterns, Lindsey Yankey’s illustrations feel like a personal invitation into the coziest home, and the adoration between Mina and her grandma is evident on every page.