{"product_id":"vanessa-nakate-hardcover","title":"Vanessa Nakate - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMaria Isabel Sanchez Vegara\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eOlivia Amoah\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Vanessa Nakate, the Ugandan climate-justice activist. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As a kid, when little Vanessa heard about \u003cb\u003eclimate change\u003c\/b\u003e, she thought it was something that happened on the other side of the world. As an adult, she saw how droughts in her own country led to crop failure that left families hungry. Inspired by other activists, \u003cb\u003eVanessa took a stand \u003c\/b\u003eand began \u003cb\u003ecampaigning to save the Congolian rain forests\u003c\/b\u003e. Soon, she was invited to take her campaign around the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In 2020, Vanessa participated in an important summit about climate change. But when she was cropped out of a photograph featuring other climate-change activists, it felt like not just her contribution to the movement had been erased, but that\u003cb\u003e the needs of a whole continent had been disregarded\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e It was a \u003cb\u003emoment that shocked the world\u003c\/b\u003e, but it spurred Vanessa on to raise her voice louder and to \u003cb\u003efight harder for climate justice for Africans\u003c\/b\u003e. Today, she continues to be \u003cb\u003ea leader in the climate-change movement and a voice of her generation\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This inspiring book features \u003cb\u003estylish and quirky illustrations \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003eextra facts at the back\u003c\/b\u003e, including a \u003cb\u003ebiographical timeline\u003c\/b\u003e with historical photos and a detailed profile of the incredible young activist's life so far. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLittle People, BIG DREAMS \u003c\/b\u003eis a \u003cb\u003ebest-selling biography series for kids\u003c\/b\u003e that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The \u003cb\u003eboard books\u003c\/b\u003e are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The \u003cb\u003ehardcover\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003epaperback\u003c\/b\u003e versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the \u003cb\u003etreasuries\u003c\/b\u003e each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in \u003cb\u003eboxed gift sets\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eActivity books\u003c\/b\u003e and a \u003cb\u003ejournal\u003c\/b\u003e provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eInspire the next generation of outstanding people \u003c\/b\u003ewho will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaria Isabel Sánchez Vegara\u003c\/b\u003e, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books and the author of the multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series of picture books that explore the lives of outstanding people. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOlivia Amoah\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator born and raised in northern Ontario. She completed her studies at Sheridan College where she received a BFA in Animation and proceeded to work as an animator and designer for TV. Now an illustrator, she aims to create humorous stories and illustrations, as well as work that serves as a connection to her African heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.42 x 9.74 x 7.93 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 11, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772464169248,"sku":"9780711285453","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7af463f2abe857117a618af76298bd72.webp?v=1780406297","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/vanessa-nakate-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}