Praise for My Grandma and Me
“Together, the narrative and images result in a deeply personal story that offers a broader portrait of a tender familial experience.” — Publishers Weekly
“VERDICT: A lovely book for anyone looking for intergenerational stories for one-on-one or group sharing.” — School Library Journal
“A deep and beautiful book modeling grandmothers as heroines.” — Kirkus
“Decades after playdates and coffee klatches, what lingers longest are the binding memories of unwavering, accepting love.” — Shelf Awareness
“The author reminisces about her Islamic upbringing in Iran and her experiences with Christian neighbors, emphasizing a warm message of friendship, unity, and interfaith understanding.” — Booklist (Top 10 Religion & Spirituality for Youth: 2019)
Articles
“My Grandma and Me” has just been named a 2019 Foreword INDIES Finalist! Read the announcement here.
Publishers Weekly – 2019 Portland Book Festival in Photos
Candlewick Press School and Library Newsletter – Mina Javaherbin (August 2019)
Interviews
December 13, 2019 – Author Spotlight with KidLit411
November 26, 2019 – The Children’s Book Podcast with Matthew Winner
September 30, 2019 – Skylight Books Author Reading Series
Interview on KIRN Radio Iran with West Los Angelas Public Library (in Persian)
Part 1 / Part 2 / Part 3 / Part 4
Guest Posts & Essays
PBS for Parents – 8 Books About Families
CBC Diversity – Let’s Be Multicultural
Nerdy Book Club – Friendship by Mina Javaherbin
Book Blog Reviews
Bookin’ with Sunny – My Grandma and Me
Literacious – My Grandma and Me
Librarian’s Quest – Wrapped in Memories of Love
Happily Ever Elephants – My Grandma and Me