Planting Peace: The Story of Wangari Maathai by Hooks, Gwendolyn

Planting Peace: The Story of Wangari Maathai

A bold and brightly colored illustrated biography of Wangari Maathai who founded the Green Belt Movement and...
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Author: Gwendolyn Hooks
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Language: English
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Planting Peace: The Story of Wangari Maathai by Hooks, Gwendolyn

Planting Peace: The Story of Wangari Maathai

$39.19

Planting Peace: The Story of Wangari Maathai

$39.19
Author: Gwendolyn Hooks
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
A bold and brightly colored illustrated biography of Wangari Maathai who founded the Green Belt Movement and was the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

This picture book tells the inspiring story of Wangari Maathai, women's rights activist and one of the first environmental warriors. Wangari began the Green Belt Movement in Kenya in the 1960s, which focused on planting trees, environmental conservation, and women's rights. She inspired thousands across Africa to plant 30 million trees in 30 years and was the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.

- Explores environmental and political issues in an inspirational way

- Vibrant illustrations from print-maker Margaux Carpentier, one of the featured artists in Taschen's The Illustrator: 100 Best from Around the World

- Narrative non-fiction text by Gwendolyn Hooks, winner of the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work for Children

Author: Gwendolyn Hooks
Publisher: Crocodile Books
Published: 06/06/2021
Pages: 64
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.37lbs
Size: 11.65h x 9.69w x 0.47d
ISBN: 9781623718855
Audience: Ages 9-12


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 04/01/2021 pg. 36
Publishers Weekly 04/12/2021
Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2021
School Library Journal 06/01/2021 pg. 73

About the Author
Hooks, Gwendolyn: -

Gwendolyn Hooks, winner of the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work for Children, was born in Savannah, Georgia. She taught seventh-grade math until one day she realized she wanted to write for children. Now, she is the author of 20 books for children. She writes both fiction and nonfiction to encourage children to explore their world.

Carpentier, Margaux: -

Margaux Carpentier a London-based painter and illustrator. She is one of the featured artists in Taschen's The Illustrator: 100 Best from Around the World. She works on all kind of projects, ranging from illustrated books to large scale painting and murals, and sometimes even sculptures. She is the illustrator of Darwin's Tree of Life (Interlink/Crocodile 2019).

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