This series is inspired by the adventures of Maryam, an American multiracial child who lives in Queens, New York.
When the two girls and their families start sharing food and stories, Maryam realizes the beauty of friendship that transcends cultural barriers..
Her typical family outing in the park is soon transformed into a beautiful multicultural playdate with Maria.
In this book, Maryam goes to Flushing Meadows Corona Park with her parents and baby sister Emmy.
They also learn about different cultures and immigrant communities that call this unique and vibrant city home.
The goal of the series is to help children understand that there are many more similarities that exist between people than differences.
Each book takes place in one of the many beautiful parks in the city.
It highlights the diversity and multiculturalism of the City of New York by focusing on Maryam\'s encounters with children who come from various racial and ethnic backgrounds.
This series is inspired by the adventures of Maryam, an American multiracial child who lives in Queens, New York
