A Garden for Lili

A Garden for Lili follows young Lili as she tends the community garden in her apartment building, where grandmothers from around the world — Chinese, Italian, Jamaican, Lebanese, Mexican, and Polish — each grow foods that reflect their own cultures and traditions. Through the garden, Lili learns about her neighbors' heritages and discovers the connections that bloom between them all. This book is a wonderful choice for students because it celebrates cultural diversity within a single community, encourages appreciation for shared spaces, and highlights food and gardening as bridges between generations and cultures.

Publishing Details

Author : Melissa Iwai

Author Nationality : United States

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture Book

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 56

Size: 11 x 8.7 inches

Year Published: 2026

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: Kindergarten

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Realistic Fiction

Theme: Culture, Community, Food, Nature, Family