Composting for Community
9781962351065
36 pages
Gloo Books
Overview
Winner of the 2024 Green Earth Book Honor Award
Bookstagang's Best of 2023 Awards in the category of Best Conversation Starters of 2023
Mateo's father is a composter, but when the class falls silent during his career day presentation, he sets out to learn more about not only his father's job, but about composting itself. His dad's seemingly ordinary job unveils a world of interconnectedness, family heritage and environmental stewardship that changes Mateo's perspective. Guided by his family, Mateo delves into the science of composting and witnesses the transformation of trash into nourishing compost that provides life for our planet.
Written by the founder of LA Compost, this story is a call to action for readers of all ages. Filled with familial love and educational lessons on composting science and climate change, Composting for Community is an inspiring story about the power of community where every small effort can blossom into something extraordinary.
Why We Love This Book
Composting for Community is a short story that walks along the path of curiosity, which leads to a beautiful creative process. It reminds us that soil and people are deeply connected and that the compost pile provides us with a glimpse into a potential future. A future where individuals are collectively working towards something bigger than their individual selves.
Author Bio
Michael Martinez is a former elementary school teacher, a father, and the founder of LA Compost. Growing up in Los Angeles, he was amazed at the ways in which his family could repair and restore everyday items that he assumed were destined for the trash. He loves riding his bike, eating tacos, and “staycations” with his family. He is fascinated with life within the soil, and honored to know so many people who are cultivating joy above it.
Hannah Abbo is a self-taught, award-winning illustrator from the United Kingdom. She currently lives with her partner, child and cat in Lisbon, Portugal. When she's not drawing she loves gardening, rollerblading and knitting
