{"product_id":"one-plastic-bag-isatou-ceesay-and-the-recycling-women-of-the-gambia-9781467716086","title":"One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the inspiring true story of Isatou Ceesay, an African woman who started a recycling movement to combat the pollution caused by plastic bags in her community.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e For years, plastic bags were a cheap and convenient option for carrying goods in Njau, Gambia. However, when these bags broke or were no longer needed, they were carelessly discarded, leading to an unsightly accumulation of plastic waste alongside roads. The stagnant water in the bags provided a breeding ground for mosquitoes and diseases, while the burning of bags left behind a foul smell. The bags also strangled gardens, killed livestock, and polluted the environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Isatou Ceesay decided to take action, and she began to collect the plastic bags and recycle them into something new. Her efforts not only helped to clean up the environment, but also provided income for women in her community who had been struggling to make ends meet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This powerful and moving book showcases the impact of one person's determination and ingenuity in creating positive change. It highlights the urgent need to address the plastic pollution crisis and encourages readers to take action to make a difference in their own communities. Join Isatou Ceesay and be inspired to become a changemaker in your own right.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Miranda Paul\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Millbrook Press (Tm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/01\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.9lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 10.80w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781467716086\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e170587 \/ One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e 2015 Cybils Finalist - Nonfiction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/15\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2014 pg. 149\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/22\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2015 pg. 101\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/15\/2015 pg. 77\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/20\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/26\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eZunon, Elizabeth:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth Zunon \u003c\/strong\u003egrew 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.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaul, Miranda:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eMiranda Paul \u003c\/strong\u003eis the award-winning author of more than a dozen books for children, including \u003cem\u003eOne Plastic Bag\u003c\/em\u003e and Boston Globe-Horn Book Honoree \u003cem\u003eNine Months Before a Baby Is Born\u003c\/em\u003e. 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.","brand":"Ripon Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44119488790573,"sku":"9781467716086","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/0501\/1245\/files\/img_93250d17-af2d-4dd6-a273-d86b72e75854.jpg?v=1756228239","url":"https:\/\/riponbookstore.com\/products\/one-plastic-bag-isatou-ceesay-and-the-recycling-women-of-the-gambia-9781467716086","provider":"Ripon Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}