Greta's story : the schoolgirl who went on strike to save the planet / Valentina Camerini ; translated by Moreno Giovannoni ; illustrations by Veronica 'Veci' Carratello.
Edition:
Aladdin hardcover edition.
Publisher:
Aladdinan imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's,
Originally published in Italy in 2019 by DeA Planeta Libri s.r.l. Includes bibliographical references (pages 125-127).
Summary:
""The inspiring true story of Greta Thunberg, a young eco-activist whose persistence sparked a global movement. You are never too young to make a difference. Ever since she learned about climate change, Greta Thunberg couldnt understand why politicians werent treating it as an emergency. In August 2018, temperatures in Sweden reached record highs, fires raged across the country, and fifteen-year-old Greta decided to stop waiting for political leaders to take action. Instead of going to school on Friday, she made a sign and went on strike in front of Stockholms parliament building. Gretas solo protest grew into the global Fridays for Futureor School Strike 4 Climatemovement, which millions have now joined. She has spoken at COP24 (the UN summit on climate change) and has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. This timely, unofficial biography is her story, but also that of many others around the world willing to fight against the indifference of the powerful for a better future."-- provided by publisher.
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