Canterbury Library presents: a read-aloud of The Tree Lady: The True Story of How One Tree-Loving Woman Changed a City Forever written by H. Joseph Hopkins and illustrated by Jill McElmurry.
About the story:
“Unearth the true story of green-thumbed pioneer and activist Kate Sessions, who helped San Diego grow from a dry desert town into a lush, leafy city known for its gorgeous parks and gardens.
Katherine Olivia Sessions never thought she’d live in a place without trees. After all, Kate grew up among the towering pines and redwoods of Northern California. But after becoming the first woman to graduate from the University of California with a degree in science, she took a job as a teacher far south in the dry desert town of San Diego. Where there were almost no trees.
Kate decided that San Diego needed trees more than anything else. So this trailblazing young woman singlehandedly started a massive movement that transformed the town into the green, garden-filled oasis it is today. Now, more than 100 years after Kate first arrived in San Diego, her gorgeous gardens and parks can be found all over the city.
Part fascinating biography, part inspirational story, this moving picture book about following your dreams, using your talents, and staying strong in the face of adversity is sure to resonate with readers young and old.”
Source: www.simonandschuster.com/book...
About the Author:
"H. Joseph Hopkins lives on a houseboat in Portland, Oregon. This is his first picture book."
Source: www.simonandschuster.com/auth...
About the Illustrator:
"Jill McElmurry was born in Los Angeles, CA into a family of artists and musicians. She studied art at SUNY Purchase and School of Visual Arts in New York. Before fulfilling her lifelong dream of creating picture books, Jill illustrated magazines, book covers, posters and design projects in the United States and Germany. She had several pieces shown at the NY Society of Illustrators. When she wasn't working on books, she was painting the New Mexico and Northern Minnesota landscapes and enjoying life with her partner Eric and their dog Harry in Taos, New Mexico and Good Dog Island, Minnesota.
Before Jill passed away, Eric asked her if she would allow future Little Blue Truck books to be created in her style after her death. She replied that she would be okay with it, as long as the quality was there. Eric now works to insure that her wishes be respected."
Source: www.jillmcelmurry.com/BioB.html
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