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Seedfolks
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First edition
Author Paul Fleischman
Illustrator Judy Pedersen
Country United States
Language English
Genre Children's literature
Published 1997
Media type Print
Pages 102
ISBN 0-06-027471-9
OCLC 34943325

Seedfolks (1997) is a children's novella written by Paul Fleischman, with illustrations by Judy Pedersen. The story is told by a diverse cast of characters living on (or near) Gibb Street in Cleveland, Ohio, each from a different ethnic group. Chapter by chapter, each character describes the transformation of an empty lot into a vibrant community garden, and in doing so, they each experience their own transformations.

Awards and recognitions

  • ALA Best Books for Young Adults (1998)
  • Buckeye Children's Book Award (1999), Grades 6-8
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