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She Persisted: Wangari Maathai

English

By (author): Chelsea Clinton Eucabeth Odhiambo

Illustrated by: Alexandra Boiger, Gillian Flint

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Wangari Maathai!

In this chapter book biography by critically acclaimed author Eucabeth Odhiambo, readers learn about the amazing life of Wangari Maathai--and how she persisted
 
When Wangari Maathai learned about how many trees had been cut down in Kenya, where she was from, she was horrified. So she founded the Green Belt Movement and got friends, family, and even strangers to help her plant trees and respect the environment--and she received a Nobel Peace Prize for her work.

Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Wangari Maathai's footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum.
 
And dont miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Malala Yousafzai, Oprah Winfrey, and more! See more
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Product Details
  • Weight: 79g
  • Dimensions: 133 x 194mm
  • Publication Date: 01 Feb 2022
  • Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
  • Publication City/Country: United States
  • Language: English
  • ISBN13: 9780593353585

About Chelsea ClintonEucabeth Odhiambo

Eucabeth Odhiambo is a professor of education at Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania. As a classroom teacher she has taught every grade between kindergarten and middle school. Her first novel Auma's Long Run was inspired by her experience growing up in Kenya in the 80s and 90s.Chelsea Clinton is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World; She Persisted Around the World: 13 Women Who Changed History; She Persisted in Sports: American Olympians Who Changed the Game; Don't Let Them Disappear: 12 Endangered Species Across the Globe; It's Your World: Get Informed Get Inspired & Get Going!; Start Now!: You Can Make a Difference; with Hillary Clinton Grandma's Gardens and Gutsy Women; and with Devi Sridhar Governing Global Health: Who Runs the World and Why? She is also the Vice Chair of the Clinton Foundation where she works on many initiatives including those that help empower the next generation of leaders. She lives in New York City with her husband Marc their children and their dog Soren. You can follow Chelsea Clinton on Twitter @ChelseaClinton or on Facebook at facebook.com/chelseaclinton.Gillian Flint (gillianflint.com) is an illustrator who has a passion for painting in watercolors. She has been drawing and creating characters for as long as she can remember. Her work has been published in the USA the UK and Australia. In her spare time she enjoys reading and gardening at her home in the UK. You can follow her on Instagram @gillianflint_illustration.Alexandra Boiger (alexandraboiger.com) has illustrated nearly twenty picture books including the She Persisted series by by Chelsea Clinton; the popular Tallulah series by Marilyn Singer; and the Max and Marla books which she also wrote. Originally from Munich Germany she now lives outside of San Francisco California with her husband Andrea; daughter Vanessa; and two cats Luiso and Winter. You can follow Alexandra on Instagram @alexandra_boiger.

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