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John Steptoe Award for New Talent in Illustrations - American Library Association (ALA)
Una biografĆa ilustrada de la cientĆfica Wangari Maathai, la primera mujer africana (y la primera ambientalista) en ganar el Premio Nobel de la Paz por su trabajo sembrando Ć”rboles en su Kenia natal.
A picture book biography of scientist Wangari Maathai, the first African woman--and first environmentalist--to win a Nobel Peace Prize for her work planting trees in her native Kenya.
Cuando era niƱa en Kenia, a Wangari le enseƱaron a respetar la naturaleza. CreciĆ³ amando la tierra, las plantas y los animales que la rodeaban, desde los gigantescos Ć”rboles mugumo que su pueblo, Kikuyu, veneraban hasta los diminutos renacuajos que nadaban en el rĆo.
Aunque la mayorĆa de las niƱas kenianas no recibieron educaciĆ³n, a Wangari, curiosa y trabajadora, se le permitiĆ³ ir a la escuela. AllĆ su mente brotĆ³ como una semilla. DestacĆ³ en las ciencias y continuĆ³ sus estudios en los Estados Unidos. DespuĆ©s de regresar a casa, Wangari abriĆ³ un camino a travĆ©s de Kenia, utilizando su conocimiento y compasiĆ³n para promover los derechos de sus compatriotas y ayudar a salvar la tierra, un Ć”rbol a la vez.
Semillas de cambio: Sembrando un camino hacia la paz le da vida a la historia poderosa de Wangari Maathai, la primera mujer africana y ambientalista en ganar un Premio Nobel de la Paz. Una narrativa cautivadora e imĆ”genes vibrantes pintan un retrato sĆ³lido de esta inspiradora defensora de la tierra y de los derechos de las mujeres.
As a young girl in Kenya, Wangari was taught to respect nature. She grew up loving the land, plants, and animals that surrounded her-from the giant mugumo trees her people, the Kikuyu, revered to the tiny tadpoles that swam in the river.
Although most Kenyan girls were not educated, Wangari, curious and hardworking, was allowed to go to school. There, her mind sprouted like a seed. She excelled at science and went on to study in the United States. After returning home, Wangari blazed a trail across Kenya, using her knowledge and compassion to promote the rights of her countrywomen and to help save the land, one tree at a time.
Seeds of Change: Planting a Path to Peace brings to life the empowering story of Wangari Maathai, the first African woman, and environmentalist, to win a Nobel Peace Prize. Engaging narrative and vibrant images paint a robust portrait of this inspiring champion of the land and of women's rights.
This book title, Semillas de cambio (Sembrando un camino hacia la paz (Seeds of Change: Planting a Path to Peace)), ISBN: 9781643797410, by Jen Cullerton Johnson, Sonia Lynn Sadler, published by Lee & Low Books (October 15, 2024) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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