THE ONE & ONLY GOOGOOSH: IRAN’S BELOVED SUPERSTAR:

HONORS & AWARDS 

REVIEWS

★ ”More than just a loving tribute to one particular singer, this is a rich concoction of immigrant yearning . . . A radiant love letter to a treasured artist—and to a long gone way of life.”
Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ ”"Complex and painstaking illustrations—tea-dyed paper, block prints of hand-carved stamps, brush pens, colored pencils, and collages of paper and cardboard—showcase the art as a clear labor of love. The text is lyrically and sensorially evocative, conveying devotion to country and pain of separation."”
The Horn Book, starred review

★ “Westergaard’s highly dimensional collage work, patterned and embellished with block prints, brush pens, and colored pencil, leans into portraiture and stage scenes in this ode to a beloved figure—’our one and only/ Googoosh.'” 
Publishers Weekly, starred review

“This picture-book biography offers loving tribute, not only to Googoosh’s career but to pre-revolutionary Iran, as the author shares childhood memories of favorite foods, sights, and sounds, including dancing and singing with friends to Googoosh’s latest releases. This is a lovely celebration of an iconic performer.”
Booklist

“Enticing glimpses of both a country’s troubled history and of a cultural icon who will be new to young audiences.”
School Library Journal

★ Amazon.com

★ Goodreads

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