 This book is based on the author’s true story. As a young girl, she dreamed of going to school. It was a challenge for her to achieve her dream because in her country Rhodesia, current Zimbabwe, girls do not receive any formal education. This picture book is filled with watercolor illustrations and moving text that describes how she achieved her dream of earning three degrees. The author shares her talents as an educator and humanitarian with her village and other communities around the world. ema |
| Title: The Girl Who Buried Her Dreams In A Can Author: Dr. Tererai Trent Illustrator: Jan Spivey Gilchrist Publisher: Penguin Copyright: 2015 Original Language: English ISBN: 978-0-670-01654-9 Hardcover pages: 40 Age range: 6-8 Genre: Nonfiction Picture Book Book setting: Zimbabwe Author’s ethnicity: Zimbabwean Author’s residence: Zimbabwe and California Illustrator’s ethnicity: African American Illustrator’s residence: Chicago Subjects: Africa, Communities, Girls Education, Dreams, Education, Villages |
The Girl Who Buried Her Dreams In A Can
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