Grandmother Power: A Global Phenomenon

Description

An unheralded grandmothers' movement is changing the world. Insurgent grandmothers are using their power to fight for a better future for grandchildren everywhere. Grandmother Power profiles activist grandmothers in 15 countries on five continents who tell their compelling stories in their own words. Gianturco's full-colour images and her heroines' amazing tales make this inspiration for everyone and it cements the power of grandmothers worldwide. All author royalties will be donated to the Stephen Lewis Foundation - Turning the Tide of AIDS in Africa.

Paola Gianturco, author-photographer, has documented women's issues in 62 countries for six powerHouse Books. Grandmother Power: A Global Phenomenon (2012) won four first place literary awards in categories as diverse as multicultural nonfiction and women's studies. Wonder Girls: Changing Our World is third in a triptych. Women Who Light the Dark described women activists; Grandmother Power told about grandmother activists. Paola's images have been exhibited at the United Nations, UNESCO, The US Senate, The Field Museum/Chicago, The Museum of the African Diaspora/San Francisco, The Norton Simon Museum/Pasadena, The Grand Rapids Public Museum and more. She lectures internationally, presented a TED talk in Dubai, and has been a guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, NPR and Voice of America programs among others. Paola serves on the advisory boards of two nonprofits: Rise Up/Let Girls Lead (which empowers girls to advocate for policy change) and Global Grandmothers (who support children in need internationally). In 2013 Paola was listed among "40 Women to Watch Over 40," and in 2014, Women's e-News named her one of 21 Leaders for the 21st Century.

"Grandmother Power is gorgeous. I can't wait to start selling this important, irresistible treasure." --Elaine Petrocelli, Founder & President, Book Passage "Visually captivating, this is an excellent gift book for feminists and other progressives with global perspective." -Publishers Weekly "Grandmother Power is a beautiful and inspiring book that belongs in all schools, libraries, and on coffee tables across the nation; it would make a treasured gift for all who have a vision for global justice, and especially for those who are grandmothers." -ForeWord Reviews