Only the Mountains Do Not Move: A Maasai Story of Culture and Conservation
by Jan Reynolds
Lee & Low Books, 2011
Genre: Agriculture Non-fiction, Geography Non-fiction
Honors:
- Booklist 09/01/11
- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books 12/01/11
- Horn Book 04/01/12
- Kirkus Reviews 09/01/11
- Publishers Weekly 08/22/11
- School Library Journal 10/01/11
Review: The daily life, culture, and farming practices of the Maasai people of Kenya are explored through photographs and proverbs of the Maasai, translated into English. Reynolds brings conservation and adaptation to the center of this narrative of a people who are learning to create innovative and environmentally-friendly changes within their culture as they adjust to the increase in activity from outside their village that affects the local animal populations, as well as the affects of global warming on the land.
Opinion: A very enjoyable book, and great for younger tweens.
Ideas: During April I like to focus on materials about conservation. It is a month filled with events celebrating the environment, the Earth, trees, and ecosystems; there is so much that this book can contribute to.
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