A bold and brightly colored illustrated biography of Wangari Maathai
who founded the Green Belt Movement and was the first African woman to
win the Nobel Peace Prize.
This picture book tells the inspiring story of Wangari Maathai, women's
rights activist and one of the first environmental warriors. Wangari
began the Green Belt Movement in Kenya in the 1960s, which focused on
planting trees, environmental conservation, and women's rights. She
inspired thousands across Africa to plant 30 million trees in 30 years
and was the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.