Description: In Flowers Bloom, cousins Kamali and Josiah go for a springtime walk through their neighborhood, taking time to smell the flowers and exploring the unique beauty of each one.
Brief description:
Working at the intersection of nature, literature, and culture, Mélina Mangal's writing highlights youth whose voices are rarely heard, and the people and places that inspire them to explore their world. Her books from Free Spirit include Jayden's Impossible Garden, Jayden's Secret Ingredient, and the Outside Our Window Board Books series. She is also the author of short stories and biographies for youth, including The Vast Wonder of the World: Biologist Ernest Everett Just. She won the Carter G. Woodson Book Award and was named an NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People. Mélina also works as a school library teacher in Minnesota and enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, whether it's in her backyard or hiking in the woods.
Review Quotes: "I absolutely love the concept of connecting with nature while living in the city. Curiosity and joy emanate from the Outside Our Window series."--Lydia Lukidis, author of Deep, Deep Down: The Secret Underwater Poetry of the Mariana Trench, Crystal Kite winner and Forest of Reading Silver Birch Express Honor