| 14 Vacas Para América Contributor(s): Deedy, Carmen Agra (Author), Gonzalez, Thomas (Illustrator), Naiyomah, Wilson Kimeli (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 1561455555 ISBN-13: 9781561455553 Publisher: Peachtree Publishers OUR PRICE: $8.06 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Language: Spanish Published: August 2008 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Values & Virtues - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Africa - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States |
| Dewey: 327.676 |
| Lexile Measure: 480 |
| Physical Information: 0.14" H x 11.54" W x 9.92" (0.50 lbs) 36 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 21st Century - Cultural Region - East Africa |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In June of 2002, a very unusual ceremony begins in a far-flung village in western Kenya. An American diplomat is surrounded by hundreds of Maasai people. A gift is about to be bestowed upon the American men, women, and children, and he is there to accept it. The gift is as unexpected as it is extraordinary. A mere nine months have passed since the September 11 attacks, and hearts are raw as these legendary Maasai warriors offer their gift to a grieving people half a world away. Word of the gift will travel newswires around the globe, and for the heartsick American nation, the gift of fourteen cows emerges from the choking dust and darkness as a soft light of hope--and friendship. This New York Times best seller recounts the true story from Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah of a touching gift bestowed on the United States by a tribe of Maasai Warriors in the wake of the September 11th attacks. With the stunning paintings of Thomas Gonzalez, master storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy hits all the right notes in this elegant story of generosity that crosses boundaries, nations, and cultures. |
Contributor Bio(s): Deedy, Carmen Agra: - Carmen Agra Deedy is a New York Times bestselling author and has been writing and traveling around the world telling stories for more than twenty years. Her books have received numerous awards and honors. Carmen has performed in many prestigious venues, but children are her favorite audience. Born in Havana, Cuba, she came to the United States as a refugee and like most immigrants sees the world from multiple perspectives. She lives in Georgia.Gonzalez, Thomas: - Thomas Gonzalez was born in Havana, Cuba, and moved to the United States as a child. An artist and painter, he directed campaigns for clients such as Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines, NASCAR, the NFL, and McDonald's, in addition to illustrating children's books. He lives in Georgia.Naiyomah, Wilson Kimeli: - Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah received his master of science degree in molecular biology from Stanford University in 2008. He was awarded a Rotary International World Peace Fellowship and completed studies in international development policy at Duke University. |