Overview
When one young woman recycled 24 tons of ocean trash to create the very first school of music on Easter Island, she proved that anyone can make a difference! Fans of Shark Lady will appreciate this incredible feminist story that empowers kids to use their passions to change the world The true story of award-winning pianist and environmental activist Mahani Teave and the beloved island she is helping to save. ""This upbeat and fascinating story will leave readers feeling as though they, too, can make a difference when it comes to helping the planet.""-Kirkus Reviews Imagine living on a tiny island more than a thousand miles from any other inhabited place! That's where a girl named Mahani lived-on Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island. Mahani grew up taking music lessons on the island's only piano. She had the talent to become a great pianist, but pursuing that dream meant leaving the home she loved. As Mahani toured the world as an acclaimed concert pianist, Rapa Nui stayed close to her heart. She knew the island struggled with problems like ocean trash and wondered how she could help. So she returned to Rapa Nui with a new dream-to build a music school! The unique building is constructed with recycled trash and has solar panels and a food garden. Now Mahani is helping build a more sustainable future for her island home-where the music continues.
Full Product Details
Author: Mahani Teave ,
Marni Fogelson ,
Marta Álvarez Miguéns
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc
Imprint: Sourcebooks, Inc
Dimensions:
Width: 26.20cm
, Height: 1.10cm
, Length: 26.50cm
Weight: 0.498kg
ISBN: 9781728262314
ISBN 10: 1728262313
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 04 April 2023
Recommended Age: From 4 to 7 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
Accompanied by vibrant, delightful visuals, this upbeat and fascinating story will leave readers feeling as though they, too, can make a difference when it comes to helping the planet. -- Kirkus Reviews
Author Information
Mahani Teave (Author) Mahani Teave is an award-winning concert pianist and environmental activist from Rapa Nui (Easter Island). She holds a master's degree from the prestigious Cleveland Institute of Music, has won numerous international music competitions, and her debut album, Rapa Nui Odyssey, launched as number one on the Billboard Classical charts. She is one of the founders of Toki Rapa Nui, a nonprofit dedicated to the island's ecological and cultural preservation. She lives with her family on Rapa Nui, where she leads the Rapa Nui School for Music and the Arts. Marni Fogelson (Author) Marni Fogelson is a children's book author, lifestyle writer, and nonprofit professional. She has an insatiable love for reading and believes that books have a tremendous power to make us better humans. Marni lives with her husband, two children, and a very loud and affectionate hound in Philadelphia. Marta lvarez Miguens (Author) Marta lvarez Miguens is a self-taught children's illustrator. She was born in a small town in Galicia, Spain, and currently lives in La Coruna, Spain. She is the illustrator of Shark Lady (written by Jess Keating), which was named a 2018 Best STEM Book by the Children's Book Council as well as a Best STEM Book by the National Science Teachers Association.
