Every Peach is a Story
Abrams Kids/Cameron Kids
Designers: Melissa Greenberg and Lauren Tamaki
Editors: Emma Ledbetter/Krista Keplinger
One spring day, little Midori asks Jiichan, her grandfather, if the peaches on her family’s farm are ripe yet. To her surprise, he asks,“Does it taste like a story? That’s when you know it is ripe.”As Jiichan teaches her about her Japanese American heritage and her family’s deep connection to this land, Midori begins to realize the patience, hard work, and endurance that allowed their roots to grow.Poetic and powerful, Every Peach Is a Story is a journey of discovery through all of life’s seasons.
“A mouthwatering gem to share with young gardeners everywhere.”
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★
“Tamaki’s acrylic ink, graphite, and digital illustrations echo the spare beauty of the prose and fluid brushwork reminiscent of Japanese sumi-e.”
—Publishers Weekly, starred review ★
”The artwork blends focal points with backgrounds, memories, and emotions, resulting in an exciting interplay throughout the text.”
—School Library Journal
”Tamaki’s impressionistic mixed-media illustrations employ a palette that follows the seasons; the art evokes both setting and the close relationship between Midori and Jiichan exquisitely.”
—The Horn Book Review