Searching for Sunshine: Finding Connections with Plants, Parks, and the People Who Love Them

This illustrated book explores why plants and green spaces make us happy. After relocating to New York City from New Delhi, India, author Ishita Jain found solace in parks and gardens, sparking her curiosity about their significance to city residents’ peace. Jain presents a vibrant compilation of essays, illustrations, and interviews centered around the simple yet compelling theme of why and how plants and green spaces create meaning.

Whether urban, rural, or somewhere in between, everyone can enjoy the beautiful illustrations and stories here. Jain’s exploration of plants and parks in New York City demonstrates nature’s vital role in all our lives, featuring conversations with experts and plant-lovers like scientists, groundskeepers, shoppers, a director of NYC Parklands, and a florist.