Katie Smith Milway, a native of Vancouver, B.C., has coordinated community development programs in Africa and Latin America for Food for the Hungry; consulted on village banking in Senegal with World Vision and was a delegate to the 1992 Earth Summit. She has written books and articles on sustainable development and is currently a partner at nonprofit consultancy The Bridgespan Group, based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Eugenie Fernandes is an award-winning picture book author and illustrator. Her many works include the Little Mouse series, Earth Magic, One Hen and Kitten's Spring. She lives in southern Ontario.
... a powerful tale about the value of offering a hand up, instead
of a hand out ...--Todays Parent
... encourages children ages 7 and up to think about the power we
each have to initiate positive changes in the world.--Breitbart
... the beneficial effects of small loans and small projects are
thoughtfully and carefully explained in the extensive text ...
Acrylic illustrations are vivid and lively ...--Bulletin of the
Center for Children's Books
... Kojo's inspiring, upbeat microfinance story makes the economic
concept easy to grasp and admire. Sunny acrylic illustrations
[and]impressionistic full-page art ...--Booklist
... Kojo's story, with its vibrant illustrations, will plant more
than the germ of an idea in the minds of young readers.--Globe and
Mail
An inviting text and bright acrylic artwork on oversize pages
follow Kojo, a rural Ashanti boy, as he builds a poultry farm with
a small loan.--School Library Journal, Starred Review
Bright acrylics fill this spirited picture book ... a pleasing ...
purposeful tale about change and hope.--San Francisco Chronicle
Extremely appealing ... beautifully illustrated in acrylics by
award-winning artist Eugenie Fernandes ... Highly recommended
...--Canadian Children's Book News
Fernandes's large acrylic paintings ... include numerous details
... [and] spark the imagination. This distinguished book will
enhance many curriculum areas.--School Library Journal, Starred
Review
One Hen is emotionally affecting, as well as informative
...--Vancouver Sun
The text and visuals work individually and together to create a
compelling story that is simple without being simplistic and that
avoids patronizing attitudes ... the book accomplishes the rare
feat of entertaining and educating ... likely to be a hit with both
kids and teachers.--Quill & Quire, Starred Review
The vibrant folkish art by Eugenie Fernandes bursts with color and
texture and enhances this uplifting tale of the power of giving
someone a chance.--Detroit Free Press
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