The Boy Who Grew a Forest: The True Story of Jadav Payeng | Sophia Gholz | Kayla Harren

Canterbury Library presents: a read-aloud of The Boy Who Grew a Forest: The True Story of Jadav Payeng written by Sophia Gholz and illustrated by Kayla Harren.
About the story:
“In India, there is a boy who loves nature. The boy treasures his precious river-island and the wildlife who share it with him. But each year he witnesses animals displaced from loss of habitat, while his island slowly erodes away. He worries that if animals whither without trees, people will too. With nothing but a handful of bamboo saplings, the boy sets out on a mission to reclaim the land the river has taken. The Boy Who Grew a Forest follows the true story of Mishing tribesman, Jadav Payeng, who single-handedly planted over twelve hundred acres of lush forest on a once barren island in northeastern India.”
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About the Author:
"Sophia Gholz is an award-winning children's book author, music lover, magic seeker, and avid reader.
As a child, Sophia was a passionate reader and artist. When not reading or drawing, she could be found at the farm riding horses or out causing mischief with her brothers.
As an adult, Sophia is still an avid reader, art fanatic, and mischief-maker. When she’s not writing, you can find Sophia reading a book, making art, visiting schools or exploring the outdoors with her kids.
Sophia grew up in Florida, went to art school in California, and met her husband in Manhattan. She’s now enjoying life back in Florida with her family. "
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About the Illustrator:
"I graduated from the School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York City with a BFA in illustration. Books I have illustrated include A BOY LIKE YOU (winner of the 2019 EUREKA Gold Award) and THE BOY WHO GREW A FOREST (winner of the 2020 Crystal Kite Award.) My work has been featured in the Society of Illustrators, American Illustration, Communication Arts, 3x3 Magazine, and I won the Highlights for Children Pewter Plate Award.
I love animals, playing volleyball, hiking, and eating cookies with frosting. I live in Minnesota with my husband, Peter Harren, and our adorable dogs.
How to pronounce my name, Kayla Harren: Say the letter "k" + la, or think of it like the "kay" in "okay" + "la" as in "fa la la la la." Harren is pretty much like the bird "heron," it also rhymes with "barren" or "Karen."
My pronouns are she/her."
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