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In a garden outside a Kenyan schoolhouse, the children work together to harvest the vegetables they have grown and make them into a soup for everyone to share, but Kioni's goats have followed her to school today and they are trying to eat all the vegetables.

"Tells the . . . 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"--Provided by publisher.

"Based on the true story of the Kenyan dhow boat, this . . . tale explores a creative way to battle plastic pollution"--Dust jacket.

"Omar and his younger brother Hassan live in a refugee camp, and when an opportunity for Omar to get an education comes along, he must decide between going to school every day or caring for his nonverbal brother in this intimate and touching portrayal of family and daily life in a refugee camp"--Provided by publisher.

The first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize, Wangari Maathai believed in equal rights for women. She also wanted a greener Earth and jobs for everyone. Those beliefs led to the planting of more than 51 million trees in her home country of Kenya. Learn more about Wangari's work and how her Green Belt Movement has changed the landscape of Africa.

"Sarah Gearhart takes us inside this high-octane world of [running] elites of which few are even aware of and even fewer have ever seen. We are immersed in [Patrick] Sang's remarkable story, from his college days in the US to winning an Olympic medal in the steeplechase, and his journey to become a man who redefines what coaching means"--Provided by publisher.

"Lupita Nyong'o landed a role in her first major movie before she even graduated from Yale's acting school. From winning an Oscar for her performance in 12 Years a Slave to elevating unheard voices in her Broadway debut, this Kenyan-Mexican actor was making a name for herself. But that's just the start for this groundbreaking woman. Both in front of the camera and on a stage, Lupita is a role model for children, and works to stand up for the rights of women everywhere. And this star is determined to accomplish even more in her life. Learn all about Lupita's journey as an actor, role model, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Thirteen-year-old Hannah Higgins is convinced her summer is ruined when she is forced to travel to Africa and work in a remote village in Kenya with her mom and uncle. Never having been to a developing country, she finds the food gross and the community filthy. She has to live without electricity or running water. Then she is told she must attend school. Just when she thinks nothing could make this trip any worse, she learns people there are dying of hunger and preventable disease. Hannah becomes frustrated and wants to help, but when poverty threatens the lives of people she loves, all she wants to do is go home.

"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"--Provided by publisher.

Wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas discusses her experiences while providing foster care for an orphaned serval, an African wildcat, in Kenya.