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Between 2021 and 2024, I gathered over 200 stories from community members at the 32nd Street Farmers Market through my Story Seeds stands. Stories have ranged from the first time at the market to the 633rd time; the joys and patience of seasonal eating to recipe inspiration; tastes of home to trying a new type of berry; family reunions to acts of kindness from a stranger. These stories are the foundation for my forthcoming book, Parking Lot Magic, to be released Fall 2025. 

Combining personal memoir, research, and over 200 stories, interviews, and photographs from the 32nd Street Farmers Market, Parking Lot Magic explores the power of storytelling to build a shared sense of community and social responsibility. This book resonates with anyone seeking a deeper connection to the  people and places that they call home.

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Parking Lot Magic

**Coming Fall 2025**

Do you want a sneak peak? Check out my blog, Kamayan, to meet some of the people who will be featured in the book. 

Love Letters to the Market

Parking Lot Magic is my love letter to the 32nd Street Farmers Market. Revisiting the art, conversations, and photographs that make up Parking Lot Magic keeps me connected to the 32nd Street Farmers Market now that I've moved to Rochester, NY.


I invite you to write your own love letter to the 32nd Street Farmers Market, as if it were a dear friend. Tell it about the role it has played in your life, from access to fresh produce to relationships with farmers to the simple pleasure of spending time with family and friends there. Describe the sights, sounds, and scents that captivate you each visit. Speak from the heart about why this market means so much to you and what you cherish about being part of its community.

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Letters will be accepted through September 30, 2024.

These letters are being gathered for the purposes of Parking Lot Magic and may be used for related purposes.
Acknowledged.
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