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Wangari's Trees of Peace- Jeanette Winter
Biography
Courage and Environmental Protection
2008 School Library Journal Best Books
Author Spotlight
Authentic Text
APPLICATION
Cultural Setting
Cultural Character
Cultural Themes
Created by: A. Budke
EDEL 411 Spring 2011
Click to learn more about Wangari Maathai
Full-color acrylic illustrations
Jeanette Winter has written and illustrated almost 50 books for children. Her art depicts traditional folk art that has brought her many awards and honors. She started by illustrating children's books but has enjoyed coming up with her own book ideas.
Printed on 100% recycled paper
: This book takes place in Kenya during a time when the Kenyan government looked down upon woman. Wangari experiences government control when she goes to jail.
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: Wangari is a character based on a real woman from Kenya. Wangari represents all Kenyan woman who joined forces with her to plant over 30 million trees in Kenya.
: In African culture trees are a symbol of peace. The conflict between Wangari and the Kenyan government over trees represents actual events in Kenya's history.
Winter, J. (2008). Wangari's trees of peace. New York: Harcourt Children's Books.
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