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Planting Hope: A Portrait of Photographer Sebastião Salgado

Philip Hoelzel

This picture-book biography chronicles the life and work of Sebastião Salgado, a Brazilian photojournalist, humanitarian, and environmental advocate. It begins with his childhood exploring his parents’ farm in Brazil’s forests and imagining what lay beyond his view. The book presents his work through text and watercolor-and-pencil illustrations, with a map, author’s note, and back matter.

This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.

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Themes
Activism · Art And Creativity · Environment · Geography · Work And Careers
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published
March 5, 2024
ISBN-13
9781534477650
Language
English
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