Peace and Me: Inspired by the Lives of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates
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What does peace mean to you?
This beautifully-illustrated collection of inspirational ideas about peace is based on the lives of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates of the 20th and 21st centuries, among them Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa and Malala Yousafzai.
A must for anyone interested in exploring this essential issue of our times, this child-friendly exploration of what peace means to you and me is a book for every bookshelf.
Amnesty International endorses this book because it shows how standing up for other people makes the world a better, more peaceful place.
USBBY Outstanding International Book. Blue Peter Book Awards, Best Book with Facts longlist. Times Education Supplement Top Children's Books. A Junior Library Guild Selection.
"A beautifully executed, powerful book. A remarkable addition to illustrated biography collections"--School Library Journal, STARRED
"This book is full of people who have striven to improve the lives of others and have consequently left a legacy years after their death. This is a brilliant book for anyone who loves discovering more about important figures in history"--BookTrust
"Fascinating, beautiful and moving in equal measure"--The Book Activist
Publisher: Lantana Publishing
Published: 09/01/2018
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 10.50h x 8.20w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9781911373285
Age: Ages 9-12
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.5
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 195772 / Peace and Me
Review Citation(s):
Booklist 10/15/2018 pg. 39
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2018
School Library Journal 09/01/2018 pg. 136
About the Author
Winter, Ali: - Ali Winter, author of Amnesty International-endorsed Peace and Me, is an experienced anthologist and nonfiction writer who has published internationally and is passionate about seeking out lesser-told stories from around the world.El Fathi, Mickael: - Mickaël El Fathi is an acclaimed French-Moroccan children's book illustrator. A former computer graphic designer and 3-D director, he now lives in France and helps children travel the world through his illustrations.