Erin Silver
Erin Silver has been writing professionally for nearly 20 years. Her work has appeared in everything from The Washington Post and The Globe and Mail to Harper’s Bazaar and Good Housekeeping, among many other North American magazines, newspapers and blogs. She has a postgraduate journalism degree from Ryerson University and an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from King’s College. She's a member of CANSCAIP, SCBWI, IBBY, The Writers Union of Canada, and Authors Booking Service. She lives in Toronto.
Kids Books (2)
Synopsis:
A deep dive into why humans waste so much food and the consequences for people and the planet
Around the world, a billion tons of food gets thrown away every year, even when hundreds of millions of people suffer from hunger. A lot of what we don't eat ends up rotting in landfills which contributes to global warming. The good news is that many governments, communities and individuals are working hard to tackle this giant problem. You can be part of the solution, starting in your own home—and working together, we can decrease our overall waste and make sure all people have food security. Plus, by reducing food waste, we can also fight climate change!
With inspiring profiles of food-waste activists and tasty tidbits on things like best-before dates, Good Food, Bad Waste offers much food for thought.
Reviews
“A thorough, upbeat look at the problem of food waste proposing some individual responses.”— Kirkus Reviews
“Ideas presented offer an exciting potential source for research and personal activism…A highly readable book with a topic that hits close to many homes. Highly Recommended.”— School Library Connection
Educator & Series Information
Recommended for ages 9 to 12.
This book is part of the Orca Thinks series.
Various resources for this title are available to download
- Discussion Guide - Good Food, Bad Waste: Lets Eat for the Planet
- Poster: Good Food, Bad Waste: Lets Eat for the Planet
- Activity - Good Food, Bad Waste: Lets Eat for the Planet
Additional Information
96 pages | 7.00" x 9.00" | Hardcover
Synopsis:
In the spring of 2020, the Covid-19 virus changed the world and made daily life much more challenging. We had to stay apart, away from work, school, and our normal routines. But, all around the world, kids came up with creative and thoughtful ways to help others. From making 3-D printed medical equipment to food bank fundraising to a neighbourhood joke stand, to creating a semi-automatic hand-washing machine, kids made a difference in their communities. Let's celebrate and take inspiration from their stories.
Educator Information
Recommended for ages 6 to 8.
Additional Information
32 pages | 8.50" x 8.50"
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