Deedys 14 cows for america is perfect for a wide range of grade levels. What is the main idea of the 14 cows of america answers. This book presents an illustrated tale of a gift of fourteen cows given by the maasai people of kenya to the u. Ubuntu has been described as humaneness a philosophy of life that emphasizes showing empathy for fellow humans. For a heartsick nation, the gift of fourteen cows emerges from the choking dust and darkness as a soft light of hope and friendship. Master storyteller carmen agra deedy hits all the right notes in this elegant story of generosity that crosses boundaries, nations, and cultures. The book takes us to a remote village of the maasai in kenya.
Written by carmen agra deedy illustrated by thomas gonzalez in collaboration with wilson kimeli naiyomah. It is the story of kimeli naiyomah of the maasai people of kenya, who witnessed the terrorist attacks on the world trade center while studying medicine in america. Sep 15, 2018 word of the gift will travel newswires around the globe, and for the heartsick american nation, the gift of fourteen cows emerges from the choking dust and darkness as a soft light of hopeand friendship. The story of the masai and their 14 cows begins with kimeli naiyomah, a member of the tribe who left kenya to study medicine in the united states. This lovely picture book tells a true story about masai villagers who bestow a heartfelt gift after 911. Word of the gift will travel newswires around the globe, and for the heartsick american nation, the gift of fourteen cows emerges from the choking dust and darkness as a soft light of hopeand friendship. It is a picture book with a serious message a true story about the maasai people and their contribution of 14 cows to help the citizens of the united states after the september 11 disaster.
Carmen agra deedy and tom gonzalez tell the true of. In june of 2002, a ceremony begins in a village in western ken. Welcome to the online home of the childrens book, 14 cows for america. In june of, a ceremony begins in a village in western ken. A mere nine months have passed since the september 11 attacks, and hearts are raw. Notable books for a global society international reading association, 2010. Kimeli naiyomah, a member of the village who moved to america describes the horrors of 911 to the members of his community. Carrie comes by her book obsession honestly, having descended from a long line of bibliophiles. Buy a cheap copy of 14 cows for america book by carmen agra deedy. Aug 01, 2009 14 cows for america is a new offering from peachtree publishers and an interesting angle on the history of 911 which is a moment we should remember and keep talking about. Awardwinning childrens book author and storyteller carmen agra deedy was born in havana, cuba in 1960. For more on this title, visit the 14 cows for america website here.
Chicago turabian author date citation style guide deedy, carmen agra, wilson kimeli naiyomah and thomas gonzalez. Later, the american ambassador comes to the village, and the masai solemnly present him with 14 cows, as the book puts it, because there is no nation so powerful it cannot be wounded, nor a people. Ages 1418 and adults while i do believe that this book is also appropriate for younger children because of its theme of compassion, i chose youth and adults because they would have some type of memories of the events of september. Book trailer created by analine johnson of laredo, texas summary. It is great for younger children since the pictures tell the story and. Look whos reading 14 cows for america now habersham. You can view a book trailer, be introduced to the books team, read a.
This book was about an african tribe vowing to keep 14 cows sacred for america. Heres a video report about the masai tribes gift after. I was very touched by this story and glad to have a way to share it with my students. Following the events of september 11, 2001, a young maasai man named kimeli who had. May 23, 2017 according to the book 1 4 cows for america, the american cows multiplied and numbered 35 at the time of its publication in 2009. Michele keltner, principal at desoto trail elementary school, reads 14 cows for america by carmen agra deedy in cooperation with wilson.
Not just another wild goose story, tree man, the library dragon, the last dance, the secret of old zeb, the. Often a first look at a manuscript requires seeing beyond. Thomas gonzalez in june of 2002, a ceremony begins in a village in western kenya. This new york times bestseller, from awardwinning author carmen agra deedy, is a true story of hope and generosity about the gift a small kenyan village makes to the people of america. According to the book 1 4 cows for america, the american cows multiplied and numbered 35 at the time of its publication in 2009. Maasai tribal members, after hearing the story of the september 11th attacks from a young massai, who was in new york on that day, decide to present the american people with fourteen sacred cows as a healing gift. The herd of cows has grown and now are protected in kenya as a symbol of hope.
This concept is generally demonstrated in african customs through actions of compassion. A girl sitting under a guava tree sees him first and cries out to the others. A man returns to his maasai village in kenya with news of the sept. Skip navigation links my resources 14 cows for america. Find books like 14 cows for america from the worlds largest community of readers. Carmen agra deedy shares the incredible story that she helped tell in her book 14 cows for america.
Once the maasai people of kenya were powerful warriors. They are a people of great heart and they chose to give a gift to the people of the united states. What was your reaction the first time you saw the work that would become 14 cows for america a. In honor of the usa, the tribe gives what they value as the most precious gift, 14 cows. Following the events of september 11, 2001, a young maasai man named kimeli who had been studying in new york returns home to kenya deeply affected by what happened. Hundreds of maasai surround an american diplomat to bestow a gift on the american people. Its not that the book was boring it was just not the type of book i would pick up and read. At the end of this story, kimeli telling the detailed story of the day the maasai gave such a great gift to america. In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the publication of the new york times bestselling picture book 14 cows for america, peachtrees president and publisher margaret quinlin reflects on the creation and development of the book. The book is available for the community to read at medical and dental offices, banks, businesses, restaurants and coffee shops across habersham county. This book conveys the answer in a most wonderful way. Thomas gonzalez maasai tribal members, after hearing the story of the september 11 attacks from a young massai, who was in new york on that day, decide to present the american people with fourteen sacred cows as a.
Thomas gonzalez maasai tribal members, after hearing the story of the september 11 attacks from a young massai, who was in new york on that day, decide to present the. One day they heard about the tragedy of september 11,2001. Gr 25what do a tribe in africa, 14 cows, and the united states have in common. The masai wish is that every time americans hear the simple story of 14 cows, they will find a. In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the publication of the new york times bestselling picture book 14 cows for america, peachtrees president and publisher margaret quinlin reflects on the creation and development of the book q. Read aloud another book about making a sacrifice to help someone in need, and ask the students to compare this story to 14 cows for america.
Jensen book shipped it carefully, quickly, and the description was accurate for the great condition of the book. Jun 10, 2010 book trailer created by analine johnson of laredo, texas summary. In a wave of compassion, the maasai tribe greets a diplomat of the us embassy with a ceremony, a sacred ritual. The illustrations are so powerful, present such a powerful message. The picture are so finely done they look like actual photos. You can view a book trailer, be introduced to the book s team. Its not that i dont like the book its just that, every time i read a book lie this i got bored of it. The maasai people thought hard about this terrible thing. After a long absence, kimeli returns to his village in kenya. After september 11, 2001, a small village in kenya learns of the tragedy in new york.
This childrens book was done in collaboration with wilson kimeli naiyomah and features stunning illustrations by. The gift is as unsought and unexpected as it is extraordinary. Carmen agra deedy and tom gonzalez tell the true of kindness and compassion. Nov 08, 2009 later, the american ambassador comes to the village, and the masai solemnly present him with 14 cows, as the book puts it, because there is no nation so powerful it cannot be wounded, nor a. Kimeli is back he tells a story than he travels to the united sates a declares 14 cows of america. A mere nine months have passed since the september 11 attacks, and hearts. As kimeli nears his village, he watches a herd of bull giraffes cross the open grassland. She immigrated to the united states with her family in 1963 and grew up in decatur, georgia. This book presents an illustrated tale of a gift of fourteen cows given by the maasai people of. Goodreads members who liked 14 cows for america also liked. Ive read many books about september 11, but this one is completely different from any other.