Rashin Kheiriyeh is the author and/or illustrator of over ninety children's books around the world--and a rising star in the US. Her book The Shape of Home received three starred reviews and was praised by the New York Times as ""a joyful, wildly imaginative book."" She received a PhD in illustration and an MFA in graphic design from Alzahra University in Tehran, and was named a Maurice Sendak Fellow in 2017. Born in Khorramshahr, Iran, Rashin now lives in Washington, DC.
★ ""A small black and white cat is Rose’s sidekick as her garden grows knot by knot in this work that spotlights intergenerational affection and the power of persistence."" —Publishers Weekly, starred review ""An important volume that celebrates the value of family and cultural heritage."" —School Library Journal ""A loving familial tale with deep roots."" —Kirkus Reviews ""[An] affectionate narrative of intergenerational love, learning, and appreciation of beauty."" —The Horn Book ""Highlighting patience, perseverance, and love, Rose Weaves a Garden is a beautiful homage to handmade artistry, intergenerational relationships, and the ties that bind."" —Booklist