"Today we are faced with a challenge that calls for a shift in our thinking, so that humanity stops threatening its life-support system. We are called to assist the Earth to heal her wounds and in the process heal our own - indeed to embrace the whole of creation in all its diversity, beauty and wonder."
“This book discusses diverse topics, provides insights about the hardships that other countries have experienced, and highlights the achievements of a woman who dared to challenge the status quo in her country.” #Picturebook https://wowlit.org/on-line-publications/review/xi-4/11/
“Wangari wants to shout to the world, but change happens slowly.”
The illustrations in this book add beauty to such an incredible story about an amazing woman.
pickThis biography is the story of Wangari Maathai. She was born in Kenya‘ Nyeri District. She is a member of the Kikuyu people. She was the first East African woman to earn a PhD. She launched the Green Belt Movement to replant trees and fight in favor of woman‘s rights. She created the political party called the Green Party.
pickI love this book! Gorgeous illustrations, powerful text, and excellent reference materials, including a biographical timeline, make this an engaging introduction to the life and work of #NobelPrize winner #WangariMaathai. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #PictureBooks #BackgroundKnowledge #DiverseReads #NastyWomen #Africa
pickMaathai is a personal hero of mine and this book serves as a fabulous introduction to her life. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
pickIn March we focused on Kenya with our boys. We made a Kenyan entree and yummy mandazis which are like mini fried doughs. Our person of the month was Wangari and I recommend this book. It contains a lot more information than I expected and the artwork...wow!!
Wangari Maathai: The Woman Who Planted a Million Trees | 
