
By Andrea Zimmerman, Ju-Hong Chen (Illustrator)
A visionary's dream blooms in Washington, DC.
Eliza Scidmore, a trailblazing traveler and peace advocate, envisions a transformed Washington, DC. Her relentless pursuit to plant cherry trees in the capital faces challenges. Will her dream blossom into reality?
Pioneering world traveler, writer, photographer, and peace advocate Eliza Scidmore dreamed of beautifying the nation’s capital, where she lived. Her dream became a reality in 1912 when, because of her years of persistence, cherry trees were planted across Washington, DC. This picture book for young readers tells the inspiring story.
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