Bibliograph

Planting peace, the story of Wangari Maathai, Gwendolyn Hooks ; illustrated by Margaux Carpentier

Type

Label

Planting peace, the story of Wangari Maathai, Gwendolyn Hooks ; illustrated by Margaux Carpentier

Language

eng

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Planting peace

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Gwendolyn Hooks ; illustrated by Margaux Carpentier

Sub title

the story of Wangari Maathai

Summary

"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"--, Provided by publisher

Target audience

juvenile

Classification