Suharu Ogawa
Suharu Ogawa is a Toronto-based illustrator. Her love for drawing started in a kindergarten art school after being kicked out of calligraphy class for refusing to convert to right-handedness. Formally trained in art history and cultural anthropology, she worked for several years as a university librarian until her passion for illustration called her out of that career and into the pursuit of a lifelong dream. Since then, Suharu has created illustrations for magazines, public art projects and children's books, including Why Humans Work: How Jobs Shape Our Lives and Our World in the Orca Think line. She also teaches illustration at OCAD University 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:
What do you want to be when you grow up?
I bet you've been asked that question before. But have you ever thought about why humans work? There are almost 3.5 billion people working in the world today, and that number is growing. In Why Humans Work author Monique Polak investigates the past, present and future of jobs, including how work has also been shaped by discrimination, privilege and child labor. Meet a variety of working professionals and explore why we have careers, vocations and professions. How is the way we work changing, and what will it look like in the future?
Reviews
“Situates work squarely within our wondering, playful, and imaginative worlds...There are many reasons to like and welcome this book. Recommended.”— CM: Canadian Review of Materials
“ A realistic, trustworthy narration...Elementary and middle school librarians would find this to be an easy fit for their collections. Recommended.”— School Library Connection
Educator & Series Information
Recommended for ages 9 to 12.
This book is part of the Orca Think series.
Additional Information
86 pages | 7.00" x 9.00" | Colour Photographs | Hardcover
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