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A Fair Deal

A Fair Deal

Kari Jones (Author) See More (4)
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Lifestyles | Places | Social Science
Farm & Ranch Life , General , Customs, Traditions, Anthropology
Orca Book Publishers
4 - 8
9 - 12
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AmazonIndigo
Paperback
9781459835092
$14.95 CAD
English
02/08/2022
PDF [Fixed Format]
9781459810440
$11.99 CAD
English
10/03/2017
Hardback
9781459810433
$19.95 CAD
English
10/03/2017
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10/03/2017
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Description

"Jones catches the beauty of fair trade in the way it strengthens morale and human dignity for all those engaged."—Kirkus Reviews

Fair trade is not about spending more money or buying more stuff. It's about helping producers in developing countries get a fair price for their goods. A Fair Deal: Shopping for Social Justice provides a history of trade, explaining what makes trade systems unfair and what we can do about it. By examining the ways in which our global trade systems value some people over others, the book illustrates areas in which fair trade practices can help families all around the world and suggests ways to get involved in making the world a more equitable place.

The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

Kari Jones

Author Bio

Kari Jones is the author of several well-received books for kids and teens, including A Fair Deal, in the Orca Footprints series. She lives in Victoria, British Columbia, where she teaches English and creative writing at Camosun College.

Prizes

  • Resource Links, The Year's Best BooksCommended 2017
  • CCBC Best Books for Kids & TeensCommended 2018
  • Forest of Reading Silver Birch Express AwardNominated 2019
  • Young Readers' Choice Book Awards of British Columbia (YRCABC) Red Cedar Book AwardsNominated 2019

Table of contents

Introduction

Chapter One: Time to Trade

  • Message in a Bottle
  • Will That Be Cash or Cow?
  • Crocodiles Ahead!
  • A Camel at the Door
  • Full Steam Ahead
  • Danger!
  • Feeding the Factories
  • All Aboard!
  • Making Change


Chapter Two: All People Count

  • That’s Not Fair!
  • Lace in the Trunk
  • How Does It Work?
  • Getting Started
  • Flush with Money
  • United We Stand
  • Ready for School
  • Don’t Throw That Away
  • Living Landscapes
  • Let’s Play
  • Making It Fair


Chapter Three: What Fair Looks Like

  • How Does It All Work?
  • Sometimes It’s Big
  • Worms for Sale!
  • Sometimes It Takes a Village
  • Mebelo’s Family
  • Sometimes It’s Little
  • Making Dreams Come True
  • Getting It Out There


Chapter Four: Making Change

  • Changing the World
  • Pssst…Pass It On
  • Finding Fairness
  • Cupcakes for Sale!
  • Holidays and Summer Fun
  • It’s a Challenge
  • Fair Trade Schools
  • Hear Ye, Hear Ye!
  • Be Demanding
  • Soccer Mania
  • Buy Fair, Buy Less


Acknowledgments
Resources
Glossary
Index

Review Quotes

"Jones explains why shoppers should be more thoughtful about what they buy and how their consumption affects people all around the globe. Moreover, by offering practical ideas for simple changes in the grocery story aisle, along with strategies for more organized activism, she asserts that fair trade is more than just a buzz word—it is a concept that is actually achievable."  — Booklist
"She educates readers on the disparities in our world while providing examples in how we can curb the problem. Jones tackles this task with simple vocabulary, concise explanations, real world analogies and questions that make learning about fair trade and economics fun. Jones' humour is sure to encourage young readers to think globally and become more aware of how one small change can have a huge impact."  — Resource Links
"Jones catches the beauty of fair trade in the way it strengthens morale and human dignity for all those engaged, and she provides a grounded (and painless) introduction to world geography."  — Kirkus Reviews

"A Fair Deal is another worthwhile addition to the Orca Footprints series focused on ecological literacy, and it will help youngsters become better and more thoughtful consumers. Highly Recommended."

 — CM: Canadian Review of Materials
"This quick read inspires the reader to take action for social justice concerning all people in the world. Recommended."  — School Library Connection (SLC)
"The author effectively uses vignettes from her own travels as well as a wide variety of visuals and fact boxes to engage readers in the cause. Jones has taken the mantra 'think globally, act locally' and provided a strong case. Useful for school research as well as service-learning."  — School Library Journal

“This book would work well for a middle school research project…It's a well-written and appealing book.”

 — Kiss the Book (KTB) Reviews for School Librarians
“Urges young people to get involved…compelling.”  — The Horn Book