When Kedi hears about America's Great Depression from her teacher, her heart will not sit down. Men and women are unable to find work. Children are going hungry. In her teacher's village of New York City, people are starving because they do not have money to buy food. But can one small girl in Africa's Cameroon like Kedi make a difference all the way across the great salt river in America?

Inspired by true events, Mara Rockliff's gorgeous and accessible text matched with Ann Tanksley's vibrant and warm illustrations bring to life the remarkable story of one child's vision, passion, and dedication to make the world a better place.
Mara Rockliff is the author of numerous historical books for children. Previous titles include Mesmerized, winner of the Cook Prize and Orbis Pictus Honor, and Sweet Justice, which received a Sibert Honor. She lives in western Massachusetts. View titles by Mara Rockliff
  • SELECTION | 2013
    NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies
  • HONOR | 2013
    Ezra Jack Keats New Writer/Illustrator Award

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When Kedi hears about America's Great Depression from her teacher, her heart will not sit down. Men and women are unable to find work. Children are going hungry. In her teacher's village of New York City, people are starving because they do not have money to buy food. But can one small girl in Africa's Cameroon like Kedi make a difference all the way across the great salt river in America?

Inspired by true events, Mara Rockliff's gorgeous and accessible text matched with Ann Tanksley's vibrant and warm illustrations bring to life the remarkable story of one child's vision, passion, and dedication to make the world a better place.

Author

Mara Rockliff is the author of numerous historical books for children. Previous titles include Mesmerized, winner of the Cook Prize and Orbis Pictus Honor, and Sweet Justice, which received a Sibert Honor. She lives in western Massachusetts. View titles by Mara Rockliff

Awards

  • SELECTION | 2013
    NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies
  • HONOR | 2013
    Ezra Jack Keats New Writer/Illustrator Award

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