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One home : eighteen stories of hope from young activists / Hiba Noor Khan ; illustrated by Rachael Dean.

by Khan, Hiba Noor.

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Macmillan Children's Books, c2022.

Climatic changes -- Juvenile literature.

Environmentalists -- Juvenile literature.

Environmental protection -- Citizen participation -- Juvenile literature.

9781529053074 (hc.)

Alternate title:

Stories of hope from young activists

18 stories of hope from young activists

Eighteen stories of hope from young activists

79 p. : col. ill. ; 31 cm.

Hiba Noor Khan is a young writer and activist, deeply engaged with issues in development, immigration and intercultural understanding. She completed a Postgraduate degree in Engineering/Physics from the University of Oxford in 2015 and is currently studying for her third university degree. Since then she has worked as a Refugee Advocacy Worker for The Children’s Society, a Physics teacher and TV presenter. She also contributed to policy research carried out by the Government's Commission on Religion and Belief in Public Life. Hiba has worked on various sustainable development projects in rural Tanzania, and delivered aid to Syrian refugees in Turkey.

Rachael Dean is a British children’s book illustrator based on the coast near Liverpool. She creates vivid scenes and portrays lively and engaging characters throughout her work. She is inspired by nature, particularly when visiting the gorgeous national park and beach on her doorstep and when travelling to scenic places in other countries. Rachael paints traditionally with gouache, as well as draws digitally, and she enjoys working on middle grade fiction and picture books.

"Every person has a right to live on our planet, a right to call somewhere on this Earth their home. Across the globe climate change is threatening that right, but we can still save this wonderful planet that is our home. Meet the incredible eighteen young activists who are already taking action against climate change, as they see its effects already changing the environments in which they live travel to a huge range of locations, explore different and often endangered habitats, experience new cultures and traditions and find out how you can join the fight. This beautifully told global collection of real-life stories includes a toolkit for young nature-lovers, with simple, empowering activities that we can all do from home to help protect our environment."

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