Wangari Maathai

Written by Eucabeth Odhiambo and Chelsea Clinton · Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger and Gillian Flint

Part of the She Persisted series

A woman fights deforestation in Kenya, sparking a global movement for change.

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80 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Wangari Maathai was shocked by the deforestation in her homeland of Kenya. Determined to make a difference, she founded the Green Belt Movement, rallying communities to plant trees and protect the environment. Her efforts earned her a Nobel Peace Prize, but the journey was fraught with challenges. How did she inspire so many to join her cause? Discover the story of a woman who transformed her outrage into action, leaving a legacy of environmental stewardship and empowerment. This tale of persistence invites young readers to follow in her footsteps and make their own impact on the world.

From the publisher

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes 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! And don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted!

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