The inspiring true story of how one African woman began a movement to recycle the plastic bags. Join Isatou Ceesay and be inspired to become a changemaker in your own right. by Miranda Paul (Author), Elizabeth Zunon (Illustrator). One womans efforts to rid her Gambian village of trash sparks. It highlights the urgent need to address the plastic pollution crisis and encourages readers to take action to make a difference in their own communities. Lerner/Millbrook, 19.99 (32p) ISBN 978-1-4677-1608-6. This powerful and moving book showcases the impact of one person's determination and ingenuity in creating positive change. Her efforts not only helped to clean up the environment, but also provided income for women in her community who had been struggling to make ends meet. With a theme of making good choices, this One Plastic Bag picture book by Miranda Paul is a favorite in 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade classrooms. Isatou Ceesay decided to take action, and she began to collect the plastic bags and recycle them into something new.

The bags also strangled gardens, killed livestock, and polluted the environment. The stagnant water in the bags provided a breeding ground for mosquitoes and diseases, while the burning of bags left behind a foul smell. However, when these bags broke or were no longer needed, they were carelessly discarded, leading to an unsightly accumulation of plastic waste alongside roads.

Discover the inspiring true story of Isatou Ceesay, an African woman who started a recycling movement to combat the pollution caused by plastic bags in her community.įor years, plastic bags were a cheap and convenient option for carrying goods in Njau, Gambia. Check out the many programs Miranda Paul offers in her school visit packet. Every story is an opportunity to let those bright tropical colors burst onto the page as paint, paper, fabric, and in this case, plastic bags Using plastic bags in her artwork gave Elizabeth the opportunity to play, experiment, and think about other reusable materials she might make art with in the future.

One plastic bag by miranda paul