Wangari Maathai: The Woman Who Planted Millions of Trees

Prévot, Franck. Illus. by Aurélia Fronty. 2015. 45p. Charlesbridge, (978-1-58089-626-9). Gr.3-5.

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Wangari Maathai dedicated her life to restoring Kenya’s land by planting millions of trees throughout the country. Although Maathai was met with political and sexist retaliation, she helped save her environment and empowered women through a common cause.

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978-1-58089-626-9

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The Amelia Bloomer Project, a committee of the Feminist Task Force of the Social Responsibilities Round Table, compiles the Amelia Bloomer List, an annual annotated book list (or bibliography) of well-written and well-illustrated books with significant feminist content, intended for young readers (ages birth through 18).
Please note, this award is now called "Rise: A Feminist Book Project"
2016 - Selection(s)