I Am Farmer
Growing an Environmental Movement in Cameroon
Discover the true story of how environmentalist Farmer Tantoh is transforming the landscape in his home country of Cameroon.
When Tantoh Nforba was a child, his fellow students mocked him for his interest in gardening. Today he’s an environmental hero, bringing clean water and bountiful gardens to the central African nation of Cameroon. Authors Miranda Paul and Baptiste Paul share Farmer Tantoh’s inspiring story.
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Awards
- Notable AwardNotable Award Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year
- Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries Literature Award
- 2020 Green Earth Book Award Honor
- 2020 Wisconsin Library Association's Outstanding Book by a Wisconsin Author/Illustrator
- Center for the Study of Multicultural Children’s Literature Best Books of the Year
Reviews
School Library Journal
“A valuable work for early lessons on the environment and small-scale community action, and a reminder that one person can bring about change even in difficult circumstances.”—School Library Journal
Booklist
“[A] beautiful book about an important topic and the man behind a movement.”—Booklist
The Horn Book Magazine
“This heartening story . . . conveys the importance of sound agricultural practices across farms, schoolyards, communities, and nations.”—The Horn Book Magazine
