Depicts a girl's journey to plant and nurture an olive tree, symbolizing hope and resilience
Showcases the strength of community and intergenerational support in the face of adversity
Features sensitive, spare prose and gentle illustrations for emotional impact
Explores themes of identity, heritage, and peace through a Palestinian lens
Award-winning debut by a writer heavily influenced by Palestinian roots
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In this simple, touching picture book about the healing power of a loving community, a girl's grandpa and her neighbors help her grow an olive tree in a war-torn land.
Salam's grandpa says that olive trees are strong and that their roots run deep in their Palestinian land. They connect everyone--from the farmer who presses the olives into
