Composting for Community
Composting for Community
Composting for Community
Composting for Community
Composting for Community
Composting for Community
Composting for Community
Composting for Community
Composting for Community
Composting for Community
Composting for Community
Composting for Community
Composting for Community
Composting for Community
Composting for Community
Composting for Community
Composting for Community
Composting for Community

Composting for Community

36 Pages • Fiction • 9" x 11" • Ages 5+ • Full Color Illustrations
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Winner of the 2024 Green Earth Book Honor Award

Bookstagang's Best of 2023 Awards in the category of Best Conversation Starters of 2023

Mateo’s father is a composter, but when the class falls silent during his career day presentation, he sets out to learn more about not only his father’s job, but about composting itself. His dad’s seemingly ordinary job unveils a world of interconnectedness, family heritage and environmental stewardship that changes Mateo’s perspective. Guided by his family, Mateo delves into the science of composting and witnesses the transformation of trash into nourishing compost that provides life for our planet.

Written by the founder of LA Compost, this story is a call to action for readers of all ages. Filled with familial love and educational lessons on composting science and climate change, Composting for Community is an inspiring story about the power of community where every small effort can blossom into something extraordinary.

Hardback ISBN: 9781737240488

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Includes facts about composting science!
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Learn about how to reduce waste in your home and community in the back of the book.
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BONNIE WRIGHT
actress and author of Go Gently: Actionable Steps to Nurture Yourself and the Planet

"Composting for Community is a wonderful educational children's book. It puts a human story to the mystery and magic of compost which until we have seen with our own eyes is sometimes hard to comprehend. With the guidance of this book, children can truly learn what composting is."

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Why We Love This Book

Composting for Community is a short story that walks along the path of curiosity, which leads to a beautiful creative process. It reminds us that soil and people are deeply connected and that the compost pile provides us with a glimpse into a potential future. A future where individuals are collectively working towards something bigger than their individual selves.

Meet The Creators

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Hannah Abbo
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Michael Martinez
Author

Hannah Abbo is a self-taught, award-winning illustrator from the United Kingdom. She currently lives with her partner, child and cat in Lisbon, Portugal. When she's not drawing she loves gardening, rollerblading and knitting.

Michael Martinez is a former elementary school teacher, a father, and the founder of LA Compost. Growing up in Los Angeles, he was amazed at the ways in which his family could repair and restore everyday items that he assumed were destined for the trash. He loves riding his bike, eating tacos, and “staycations” with his family. He is fascinated with life within the soil, and honored to know so many people who are cultivating joy above it.

Michael co founded the California Alliance for Community Composting, currently sits on the Board of Directors for the U.S Composting Council, and Food Exploration and Discovery, and was appointed by the Mayor of Los Angeles to become a Commissioner for the Climate Emergency Mobilization Office.

What Readers Are Saying

Heart-filling, fun to read, fantastic

I love this book more than an adult should love a kids book. I want it in every classroom, every gift shop, every family's bookshelf. It teaches without being didactic or boring for the kiddos. The story is lovely and engaging. All the explanations about the science of composting are spot-on and easy to follow. My 2 and 4 year old both request it and pull it off the shelf all the time.

Laura
love it

I got excited and purchased this book based off the cover alone. After reading, I can say I love it and am stoked to share with everyone!

Annie Baker
Cute Composting Book for Kids!

Really fun way to get children more interested in soil and sustainability.

Lauren Click
So “stinking” good!

I’m such a huge fan of this book! Already planning to buy more copies as gifts for a few families who have asked us about composting in their own yards. Well done, with a good mix of information/education and story telling.

Emily L.
Beautiful book for inspiring students, families and building community.

Beautiful book for inspiring students, families and building community through the simple act of composting. This book is both personal and global in its reach.

Marisa Colon

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Katya Forsyth
The Best Book!

I love this book! It's a great introduction for the compost-curious, and even if you're not - it's a beautiful story about family, repair, and seeing value in places that we might otherwise disregard. I highly recommend - it gives me goosebumps and teary eyes every time I read it (and it's been a lot).

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Maureen McCarron
Sweet Book for Introducing Topic

I purchased this for my summer Kids Garden program & introductory teaching about composting. Well received by the children and parents alike.

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Laura
Heart-filling, fun to read, fantastic

I love this book more than an adult should love a kids book. I want it in every classroom, every gift shop, every family's bookshelf. It teaches without being didactic or boring for the kiddos. The story is lovely and engaging. All the explanations about the science of composting are spot-on and easy to follow. My 2 and 4 year old both request it and pull it off the shelf all the time.

Also - it is love embodied, without ever hammering anything home. Love for the earth, love for community, love for family. Family bonds and intergenerational tenderness and respect are gently uplifted
Men and boys speak kindly to one another and help each other. They tend to the world around them.

I recommend this book to literally everyone I can think of. It will change the world.

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Janet Sullivan
Encouraging youth to Compost in our County

We will be distributing this book to our county libraries and our 9 elementary schools in our district. This is the reason for purchasing this book. We are the only garden club in our county and wish to educate our youth about every aspect of gardening and conservation.

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Annie Baker
love it

I got excited and purchased this book based off the cover alone. After reading, I can say I love it and am stoked to share with everyone!

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