The Girl Who Buried Her Dreams in a Can
A True Story
$27.54
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
1 February 2016
Summary
The true story of a little girl who made an impossible dream achievable.
An inspirational picture book autobiography from Oprah Winfrey’s “All-Time Favorite Guest.”
This is the story of a little girl with big dreams. All the girl ever wanted was an education. But in Rhodesia, education for girls was nearly impossible. So she taught herself to read and write with her brother’s schoolbooks and to count while watching cattle graze.
When the girl became a young wife and mo…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780670016549 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0670016543 |
| Author: | Tererai Trent, Jan Spivey Gilchrist |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Viking Juvenile |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 1 February 2016 |
| Weight: | 394g |
| Dimensions: | 288mm x 227mm x 8mm |
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Critics Review
PRAISE FOR THE GIRL WHO BURIED HER DREAMS IN A CAN : “An inspirational look at one woman’s journey from ambition and vision to the reality of schooling and schools.” – Kirkus Reviews
PRAISE FOR THE GIRL WHO BURIED HER DREAMS IN A CAN:
“Like Malala Yousafzai’s story, this picture book can lead to conversations about education around the world and the connections between literacy and freedom.” —Los Angeles Times
“Watercolor illustrations and compelling language and imagery round out this inspiring story.” —School Library Connection, starred review!
“An inspirational look at one woman’s journey from ambition and vision to the reality of schooling and schools.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Lyrically described…A wonderful selection for discussing the importance of education.” —School Library Journal
“Moving…The inspiring story of how one person can overcome difficulties and make a difference.” —Booklist
About The Author
Tererai Trent
Dr. Tererai Trent grew up in a rural village in Rhodesia, a region now known as Zimbabwe. She is a scholar and humanitarian who travels all over the world to speak about the importance of a quality education. In 2011, she started a foundation to bring educational opportunities to children growing up in her hometown. Tererai now splits her time between central California and Zimbabwe.
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