Children's Nonfiction Girls & Women
111 Trees
How One Village Celebrates the Birth of Every Girl
- Publisher
- Kids Can Press
- Initial publish date
- Oct 2020
- Category
- Girls & Women, Environmental Conservation & Protection, Asia
- Recommended Age
- 5 to 8
- Recommended Grade
- k to 3
- Recommended Reading age
- 5 to 8
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781525301209
- Publish Date
- Oct 2020
- List Price
- $19.99
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Description
In a small village in India, a boy grows up to make a huge difference in his community by planting trees to celebrate the birth of every girl. Based on a true story, this book celebrates environmental sustainability, community activism and ecofeminism.
This is the story of Sundar Paliwal, who is from Piplantri, a small village in North India. As he grows to be a man, Sundar witnesses how irresponsible mining ravages the countryside and how ancient customs and beliefs cause gender inequality and discrimination. He decides it's time for change to come to his village. Sundar's plan? To celebrate the birth of every girl with the planting of 111 trees. Though many villagers resist at first, Sundar slowly gains their support. And today, there are over a quarter of a million trees in his village, providing food, water and opportunities for women to earn a living. His efforts have turned a once barren and deforested landscape into a fertile and prosperous one where girls can thrive.
Based on true events in the life of Sundar Paliwal, and written in collaboration with him, Rina Singh's uplifting story shows how one person can make a difference in a community. Beautiful illustrations by Marianne Ferrer sensitively bring the evolution of the village to life. With strong links to the science curriculum, this book offers lessons on environmental awareness, sustainability and stewardship, as well as the concept of ecofeminism. It also explores ideas of social development, community and culture, and the character education traits of responsibility and cooperation. A thoroughly researched author's note with photographs and more information about the village of Piplantri is included.
About the authors
Rina Singh is a children’s author and poetry slam coach whose curiosity and love for storytelling shape the heart of her books. Rooted in real-life events and the untold stories they hold, her writing spans themes of environmental justice, social change, and the magic woven into everyday life. Her critically acclaimed titles include Grandmother School, winner of the Christie Harris Illustrated Children’s Literature Prize; Diwali: A Festival of Lights, nominated for the Red Cedar Award; and Once, a Bird. Her picture book Barefoot Skateboarders is based on a true story set in rural India.
Originaire du Venezuela, Marianne Ferrer a immigré au Canada en 1998. Après avoir étudié l’illustration et le design au cégep Dawson à Montréal, elle a poursuivi ses études en design graphique à l’Université du Québec à Montréal, où elle habite toujours. Marianne a illustré de nombreux ouvrages, notamment Toucania (Monsieur Ed), Mel and Mo's Marvelous Balancing Act (Annick Press) et The Invisible Garden (Orca). Son style est empreint de charme, de délicatesse et de profondeur.
Awards
- Short-listed, Yellow Cedar Award, Ontario Library Association
- Short-listed, Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children's Non-Fiction, The Canadian Children's Book Centre
- Joint winner, Social Justice Literature Awards --- Nonfiction, International Literacy Association
- Winner, Top 10 Sustainability Themed Children's Books, Sustainability Roundtable of the American Library Association
- Winner, Best Children's Books List, Bank Street College
- Long-listed, Green Earth Book Award, The Nature Generation
- Winner, Skipping Stones Honor List, Skipping Stones Magazine
- Winner, Editors' Choice: Books for Youth, Booklist
- Winner, Picture Book Non-Fiction Category, Northern Lights Book Awards
Editorial Reviews
This engaging story serves as a compelling introduction to the concept of eco-feminism ...
School Library Journal
Accompanied by Ferrer's stylized illustrations in muted earth tones, Singh's approachable text conveys how one person's passion and commitment can have tremendous impact on their community.
The Horn Book
... an interesting and inspiring true story ...
CM Magazine
... an homage to trees, girls, and a planet that is sure to return the favor when we care for it.
Booklist, starred review
... vibrant ...
International Examiner
... inspiring ...
Globe and Mail
Girls are one with nature in ... this inspiring true story ...
New York Times
This is an amazing book with a strong message ...
Owl Magazine
An inspiring picture book about eco-feminism in action ...
Kirkus Reviews
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