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I Am Farmer: Growing an Environmental Movement in Cameroon

Baptiste Paul

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Discover the true story of how environmentalist Farmer Tantoh is transforming the landscape in his home country of Cameroon.
When Tantoh Nforba was a child, his fellow students mocked him for his interest in gardening. Today he's an environmental hero, bringing clean water and bountiful gardens to the central African nation of Cameroon. Authors Miranda Paul and Baptiste Paul share Farmer Tantoh's inspiring story.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Millbrook Press (Tm)
  • Publish Date: Feb 5th, 2019
  • Pages: 32
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 10.80in - 8.90in - 0.40in - 0.85lb
  • EAN: 9781512449143
  • Recommended age: 07-11
  • Categories: • Gardening• Technology - Agriculture• Places - Africa

About the Author

Paul, Baptiste: - Baptiste Paul grew up in St. Lucia, where at age seven he propagated a root cutting that still produces breadfruit for his family. He holds an Environmental Science degree and is the author of The Field, which received multiple starred reviews. His second picture book, Adventures to School, is also co-authored with Miranda Paul. Discover more at baptistepaul.com.
Zunon, Elizabeth: - Elizabeth Zunon grew up in the Ivory Coast, West Africa, and memories of her childhood can be seen in her artwork. She currently lives in Albany, New York. Find her online at www.lizzunon.com.
Paul, Miranda: - Miranda Paul is the award-winning author of more than a dozen books for children, including One Plastic Bag and Boston Globe-Horn Book Honoree Nine Months Before a Baby Is Born. Miranda is a founding member of We Need Diverse Books and serves as its mentorship chair. In 2024 she received the Notable Wisconsin Authors Award for her contributions to children's literature. Learn more at mirandapaul.com.

Praise for this book

"A valuable work for early lessons on the environment and small-scale community action, and a reminder that one person can bring about change even in difficult circumstances."--School Library Journal

-- (1/23/2019 12:00:00 AM)

"[A] beautiful book about an important topic and the man behind a movement."--Booklist

-- (1/8/2019 12:00:00 AM)

"This heartening story . . . conveys the importance of sound agricultural practices across farms, schoolyards, communities, and nations."--The Horn Book Magazine

-- (11/29/2018 12:00:00 AM)