She gave up everything: her home, her possessions, even her real name. She called herself Peace Pilgrim, put on her sneakers, and started off on her quest to walk thousands of miles all around America. Step by step, mile after mile, Peace Pilgrim traveled tirelessly, inviting everyone she met to consider a world where each person and each nation chooses peace.
This true story about a little-known woman who sacrificed everything for her convictions inspires us to step out for what we believe in, gathering others to join us along the way.---from the publisher
40 pages 978-1947888265 Ages 5-9
Keywords: biography, social activist, peace, war, women, social issues, Social Studies Curriculum, 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old, 8 year old, 9 year old, narrative nonfiction, informational picture book
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Stories of pacifists are not always told in a way that captures the interest of young readers. This picture book uses details like Peace Pilgrim's goal of walking twenty-five thousand miles, preparing for her trip by learning to forage for food, and the fact that she never carried any money to arouse curiosity. The illustration of a giant crayon tracing a path across the United States is the perfect image to show how she visualized her journey. The ways she immersed herself in "good thoughts and good actions every day" offer examples for others to follow. Illustrations of the areas she traveled through and the people she met help to show how large and varied our country is. The diversity of the children and families she visits also help to underscore the universality of her message.
Great for classes looking for positive role models or parents looking for strong female heroes.
Recommended by: Suzanne Costner, Librarian, Tennessee USA
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