Giveaway – Seeds of Change by Jen Cullerton Johnson – 3 Winners – Ends 8/1/10

Seeds of Change
written by Jen Cullerton Johnson
Illustrated by Sonia Lynn Sadler
isbn 9781600603679
Pub. date 6/30/10

Description: As a young girl in Kenya, Wangari was taught to respect nature. She grew up loving the land, plants, and animals that surrounded her—from the giant mugumo trees her people, the Kikuyu, revered to the tiny tadpoles that swam in the river.
Although most Kenyan girls were not educated, Wangari, curious and hardworking, was allowed to go to school. There, her mind sprouted like a seed. She excelled at science and went on to study in the United States. After returning home, Wangari blazed a trail across Kenya, using her knowledge and compassion to promote the rights of her countrywomen and to help save the land, one tree at a time.

This true story is inspiring. Wangari Maathai is a great role model for environmental and human rights issues. She has dedicated her life to making the world a better place and was the first African woman and environmentalist to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

The reading level of the book is estimated at 3rd to 4th grade. Younger children will enjoy the colorful illustrations and having a parent or older child read it to them. The subject matter is serious, but it’s written in a way that children can understand and it gives hope that individuals making an effort can bring about good change.

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PRIZE ALERT – Lee & Low would like to give Seeds of Change to ***3***  of you  (ARV $18.95)

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Giveaway ends on August 1, 2010 at 8pm Pacific Time. Giveaway is open for residents of the US only. Winner will have 48 hours to respond to notification with shipping info and claim prize – if no response, another winner will be chosen . Subject to the official rules. No purchase necessary – void where prohibited by law. Disclaimer/Disclosure: Review product and prize provided by the giveaway sponsor. No monetary compensation received.