The Walking School Bus
by Aaron Friedland (Author) Andrew Jackson Obol (Illustrator)
Introduction to an issue children face around the world: provides insight into and empathy for many children globally who struggle to access education.
Celebrates children's imagination and autonomy: The Walking School Bus shows the wonderful ideas kids can come up with on their own-and what they can accomplish by working together.
Notable co-author: Activist and author Ndileka Mandela, granddaughter of Nelson Mandela, brings her expertise in supporting education in rural South Africa to the book.
Vibrant illustrations: Ugandan-Canadian illustrator Andrew Jackson Obol's proudly Afrocentric art brings the characters to life.
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An uplifting tale about the determination of global children to get an education. Obol deftly brings this story to life through colorful and expressive cartoon-ish illustrations that speak to themes of perseverance and pride. —Pauletta Brown Bracy, Horn Book
A lively, engaging story with colorful illustrations that help readers become aware of the challenges other children face around the world to get an education. —Books to Borrow, Books to Buy
Aaron Friedland is the founder and executive director of the Simbi Foundation, which provides support for children around the world who face difficulties in accessing education. The interviews he conducted with children in rural Africa and India inspired the story of The Walking School Bus, his first book. He lives in Vancouver, BC. Ndileka Mandela is an activist, author, and head of the Thembekile Mandela Foundation, which continues the legacy of her grandfather Nelson Mandela by supporting education and health in rural South Africa. She lives in South Africa. Andrew Jackson Obol is an illustrator whose proudly Afrocentric art has been published widely in children's books, academic textbooks, and comic books. Andrew was born and raised in Uganda and now lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he is studying in the Masters of Art program at NSCAD University. Julian Lennon is a singer-songwriter, photographer, children's book author, and the founder of the White Feather Foundation.
JUV030010 - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | Africa
JUV039290 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Activism & Social Justice
