Grandmother Power by Paola Gianturco
An unheralded grandmothers' movement is changing the world. Insurgent grandmothers are using their power to fight for a better future for grandchildren everywhere. Grandmother Power profiles activist grandmothers in 15 countries on five continents who tell their compelling stories in their own words. Gianturco's full-colour images and her heroines' amazing tales make this inspiration for everyone and it cements the power of grandmothers worldwide. All author royalties will be donated to the Stephen Lewis Foundation - Turning the Tide of AIDS in Africa.
Paola Gianturco, author-photographer, has documented women's issues in 62 countries for six powerHouse Books. Grandmother Power: A Global Phenomenon (2012) won four first place literary awards in categories as diverse as multicultural nonfiction and women's studies. Wonder Girls: Changing Our World is third in a triptych. Women Who Light the Dark described women activists; Grandmother Power told about grandmother activists. And now, girl activists. Paola's images have been exhibited at the United Nations, UNESCO, The US Senate, The Field Museum/Chicago, The Museum of the African Diaspora/San Francisco, The Norton Simon Museum/Pasadena, The Grand Rapids Public Museum and more. She lectures internationally, presented a TED talk in Dubai, and has been a guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, NPR and Voice of America programs among others. Paola serves on the advisory boards of three nonprofits: Rise Up/Let Girls Lead (which empowers girls to advocate for policy change), Pencils for Africa (a child-led initiative that aims to alter the narrative about Africa), and Global Grandmothers (who support children in need internationally). In 2013 Paola was listed among 40 Women to Watch Over 40, and in 2014, Women's e-News named her one of 21 Leaders for the 21st Century.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781576876114 |
| ISBN 10 | 157687611X |
| Title | Grandmother Power |
| Author | Paola Gianturco |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | powerHouse Books,U.S. |
| Year published | 2012-10-11 |
| Number of pages | 258 |
| Prizes | Commended for IndieFab awards (Women's Issues) 2012 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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