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  • Susie Ghahremani will be drawing bats for the Mingei Museum Family Sundays at San Diego Design Week

    Susie Ghahremani @ Mingei International Museum’s Family Sunday

    Mingei International Museum

    As part of San Diego Design Week: Join me for a read aloud, draw along, and book-making activity (virtually) at the Mingei Museum's Family Sunday program September 13th, in celebration of the release of my picture book, SHE WANTED TO BE HAUNTED! Live portion of the event takes place at noon PST. The Mingei International Museum here in San Diego has a mission to "Celebrate human creativity through folk art, craft and design." Register to participate in the event and learn more about the museum at:

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    What We’ll Draw — Draw along for kids @ San Diego Natural History Museum

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    Reading, drawing, and a love of nature. Join The Nat’s storyteller as she welcomes award-winning nature illustrator Susie Ghahremani. The live virtual program begins with a reading of What Will Grow written by Jennifer Ward and illustrated by Susie. This story is about plants and seeds, the seasons in which they grow, and the animals that benefit from them. Then grab a pencil and paper so you can draw right alongside Susie as she draws one of the season’s most symbolic animals: the owl.    

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  • The Tinkering Studio presents: Exploring Balance @ Exploratorium, San Francisco

    Tinkering Studio @ The Exploratorium (Virtual)

    This Friday, February 26th at 10:30 am PST, join The Tinkering Studio, Story Time with Mr. Limata, and *me* for a read aloud of my book BALANCE THE BIRDS. Mr. Limata will read and welcome young viewers, I'll lead a draw along activity, and then the Tinkering Studio will lead a project exploring balance with found objects in our homes. Recommended for ages 3-7, though all are welcome to attend. Kids can share drawings and photos of their balancing sculptures using hashtag #ExploringBalance, or by

  • Journal Workshop w/ Susie Ghahremani @ San Diego Design Week

    Library Shop 330 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA, United States

    The Library Shop welcomes teen and adult audiences to this live, interactive, outdoor event! Together, we will write and draw about where we find support and resilience during times of change. Attendees will contribute to a series of posters designed by Susie on display in the courtyard. These posters will reflect our shared community experiences to prompts such as: Who inspires us and why? Then, author-illustrator-designer Susie Ghahremani will lead a live goal setting workshop (30 min.) centered around personal, creative, and professional transformation to

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  • Memory Garden Book Launch!! @ Book Catapult, San Diego, CA

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    The Book Catapult 3010-B Juniper St., San Diego, CA, United States

    My new picture book -- written by my mom Zohreh Ghahremani -- is out on Tuesday! Come to our book launch party in San Diego at the Book Catapult this Tuesday 2/27 or pre-order online from your favorite shop!  We'll have giveaways and lots of fun things to share at many events to come as well -- both online and in person! Copies purchased from The Book Catapult are signed by us both! Did you already pre-order MEMORY GARDEN? Shoot me a message and let

  • Baby/Toddler Storytime @ Kensington Library, San Diego, CA

    Kensington Normal Heights Public Library 4121 Adams Ave., San Diego, CA, United States

    March 2, 10:30am: Baby/Toddler Storytime at the Kensington Library, San Diego Join us for a delightful Storytime/Read-Aloud featuring author Zoe Ghahremani and illustrator Susie Ghahremani for a Storytime featuring their new book, Memory Garden. We'll have a lively morning together in Nana’s garden full of laughter, discovery, and connection. In lyrical text that blends past and present, Memory Garden takes us to the places we leave behind but never forget. The nostalgic text and vibrant illustrations invite us to enjoy the beauty of Iranian gardens

  • April 20, 2024, LA Times Festival of Books

    Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

    April 20, 2024, LA Times Festival of Books Session Title: Zohreh & Susie Ghahremani, author & illustrator of 'The Memory Garden' Date: Saturday, April 20 Time: 5:05pm -- 5:30pm Moderator/Interviewer: Panelists: Zohreh & Susie Ghahremani Venue: Children's Stage - Signing Area 7 Bookseller: Malik Books A book signing will follow the panel session(s) the bookseller is noted above.  We will coordinate directly with the bookseller to be sure they have accurate book information. Also signing at LA Times FOB, Sat, April 20th, 2024 from: 12

  • Memory Garden @ Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

    Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

    The 2024 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books lineup is here! The nation’s largest literary festival returns to USC on April 20 and 21 with hundreds of your favorite authors, artists, celebrities, musicians, poets, volunteers, exhibitors, and food trucks! MEMORY GARDEN will be at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books! I'll be presenting my newest picture book: Memory Garden by Zohreh Ghahremani, illustrated by me, Susie Ghahremani -- on stage with my mom, the book's author Zohreh Ghahremani. Saturday, April 20th at 5:05pm. Hope to

  • Saturday, June 15, 2024, Summer Garden Palooza: Read, Renew, Repeat. Readaloud and drawing demo by Susie Ghahremani

    Rolando Library, San Diego 6600 Montezuma Road, San Diego, CA, United States

    Saturday, June 15, 2024, Summer Garden Palooza: Read, Renew, Repeat. Readaloud and drawing demo by Susie Ghahremani ​https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/summer-gardenpalooza-359659 ​​College-Rolando Library 6600 Montezuma Road San Diego, CA 92115 (619) 533-3902 Enjoy a community garden swap, speak with local sustainability organizations, learn about green bins/recycling from Environmental Services, work on crafts for all ages, and more. The Garden Palooza event will be at the College-Rolando Library from 10:00am-1:00pm in the front plaza. Some special events will take place in our Community Room. We will have some local

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    Friday, July 19: Zohreh and Susie Ghahremani at the Mingei Museum

    Mingei International Museum

    Coffee and Conversations Inspired by Persian Gardens: Memory Garden with author Zohreh Ghahremani and illustrator Susie Ghahremani PART OF THE COFFEE AND CONVERSATIONS SERIES at the Mingei Museum, San Diego, CA Jul 19, 202410:30 – 11:30amAt Frances Hamilton White Art Library REGISTER $10 Members / $15 Non-members In a departure from the usual lecture format, Museum Librarian Kristi Ehrig-Burgess will interview mother-daughter creative team, author Zohreh Ghahremani and illustrator Susie Ghahremani. They will read their new children’s picture book, _Memory Garden, _then discuss the cultural inspirations behind it. They will