Bibliograph

The Hope Raisers, how a group of young Kenyans fought to transform their slum and inspire a community, Nihar Suthar

Type

Label

The Hope Raisers, how a group of young Kenyans fought to transform their slum and inspire a community, Nihar Suthar

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

Grades 10-12, Rowman & Littlefield

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Hope Raisers

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1302177861

Responsibility statement

Nihar Suthar

Sub title

how a group of young Kenyans fought to transform their slum and inspire a community

Summary

"The Hope Raisers is a deeply emotional narrative that follows Daniel, Mutura, and Lucy as they fight to transform their slum through art and skating. It inspires and educates readers on African culture, female empowerment, and creating sustainable change in developing countries"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

A Glimpse into Korogocho -- Life in the Dump -- Dogs on the Street -- Birth of the Hope Raisers -- The G8 Summit -- A Failed Upgrading Program -- An Unexpected Road -- Fat Women Can Skate Too -- Emergence of a Skating Team -- A Difficult Debut -- Unsustainable Success -- Aspirations Beyond Skating -- Passport to South Africa -- Nyali Beach -- Adventures Across the World -- Epilogue: The Hope Raisers Live On -- Guide to Korogocho -- For Book Clubs and Classrooms -- Help Raise More Hope in Korogocho

Target audience

juvenile

Classification