{"product_id":"stand-as-tall-as-the-trees-9781623548872","title":"Stand as Tall as the Trees","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn inspiring true story about how an activist in the Amazon worked with other Indigenous communities to protect and preserve their sacred lands and forests. Now in paperback!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePatricia (Paty) Gualinga grew up in her Kichwa village in the Amazon of Ecuador where mystical beings called Amazanga help protect the forest. Paty traveled away from home for school until she was called back—companies that said the government sold them property were destroying her people’s lands to look for oil. The Kichwa community worked with other Indigenous groups to bring the Ecuadorian government to the Court of Human Rights.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLyrically told and beautifully illustrated, this moving story will remind readers of the importance of nature conservation, perseverance, and standing up for your community.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e“A gorgeously told true story, full of lyricism, wonder, beautiful artwork, and most importantly, HOPE. We need more stories like this—in life and in our libraries.” —Todd Mitchell, Green Earth Book Award Honor Winner and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Namer of Spirits\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"STANDARD","offer_id":67637087994246,"sku":"9781623548872","price":8.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/8456\/3587\/files\/9781623548872.jpg?v=1792221180","url":"https:\/\/shopcomics.eu\/products\/stand-as-tall-as-the-trees-9781623548872","provider":"Shop Comics EU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}