The Tree Lady by H Joseph Hopkins

The Tree Lady by H Joseph Hopkins

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.

In Portland, Oregon, H.Joseph Hopkins lives on a houseboat. It's his first time writing a picture book.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781442414020
ISBN 10	1442414022
Title	The Tree Lady
Author	H Joseph Hopkins
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Beach Lane Books
Year published	2013-09-17
Number of pages	32
Prizes	Commended for Georgia Children's Book Award (Picture Storybook) 2016, Commended for Oregon Book Awards (Children's Literature) 2015, Short-listed for California Young Reader Medal (Picture Bk/Older Reader) 2016, Short-listed for Keystone to Reading Book Award (Primary) 2015, Short-listed for Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Grades K-2) 2015, Short-listed for Land of Enchantment Book Award (Picture Book) 2015
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.