Walking toward Peace [hc]
The True Story of a Brave Woman Called Peace Pilgrim
Written by Kathleen Krull & illustrated by Annie Bowler
Mildred Lisette Norman gave up everything: her home, her possessions, even her real name. She called herself Peace Pilgrim, put on her sneakers, and started off on her quest to walk thousands of miles all around America. Step by step, mile after mile, Peace Pilgrim traveled tirelessly, inviting everyone she met to consider a world where each person and each nation chooses peace.
This true story about a little-known woman who sacrificed everything for her convictions inspires us to step out for what we believe in, gathering others to join us along the way. 40 pages
"Imagine walking for 28 years. Crisscrossing the U.S. on foot, carrying only the bare essentials, talking to people about peace. This is how a remarkable woman who went by the name of Peace Pilgrim... devoted her life to changing the world in the only way she knew how." -Booklist, Starred Review (Grades 1-3)
"In this inspiring story, the young reader will travel with Peace Pilgrim across the county, guided by Bowler’s engaging illustrations that show the increasingly aged White woman making her way among a diversity of places and people. Calm, stable compositions reinforce the message. A good way to start conversations about choosing peace." -Kirkus Reviews (Ages 3-7)
March 23, 2021
