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Jayden wants his mother to see the beauty of nature in the city. When he joins forces with an elderly neighbor, who knows what will happen? Winner of the first annual African American Voices in Children’s Literature writing contest, cosponsored by Strive Publishing and Free Spirit Publishing. Illustrated by Ken Daley.
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Recycling Activity: Planter
LitLinks Lesson Plan: Birds + Feeder
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REVIEWS & HONORS
"Jayden's Impossible Garden inspires a glorious discovery of community and shared treasures hiding in plain sight. A joy to unearth."

          —Rita Williams-Garcia, Newbery Honor and 3-time Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner

“An abundance of STEAM connections and wonderful character representation.”
          —Booklist, Starred Review

"A Book that Inspires Love of Nature and Action for Planet Earth"
          —2021 Blueberry Honor book

"An Environment/Climate Justice Book"     
          —Recommended by Social Justice Books

2021 Picture Book Finalist
          --Foreward Indies Award

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