Beatrice's Goat
 Cover of the book | |
| Author | Page McBrier |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Lori Lohstoeter |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Aladdin Paperbacks |
Publication date | 2001 |
| Pages | 40 |
| ISBN | 978-0-689-82460-9 |
Beatrice's Goat is a 2001 children's story book based on the true account of Beatrice Biira, an impoverished Ugandan girl whose life is transformed by the gift of a goat from the nonprofit world hunger organization Heifer International. The picture book, written by and illustrated by , shows how the arrival of the goat sustains the family, and allows Beatrice to achieve her dream of attending school.
In an afterword, Hillary Clinton writes, "Beatrice’s Goat is a heartwarming reminder that families, wherever they live, can change their lives for the better." A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the book support Heifer International.
The book received a Christopher Award and made Tennessee's Volunteer State Book Award Master List.
The true account was covered by 60 Minutes in 2005.[1]
Beatrice Biira graduated from Connecticut College in 2008.[2]
References[]
- ^ Leung, Rebecca (February 11, 2009). "Beatrice's Goat Fed A Dream: Bob Simon Reports On A Girl From Uganda Who Made It To A Prep School In America". 60 Minutes. CBS News. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
- ^ Kristof, Nicholas D. (July 3, 2008). "The Luckiest Girl". The New York Times. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
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