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The organization’s 100th book, Letter from a Plow Nation, is an example of that work. “One of the goals from the very beginning of Ready Set Go Books was to encourage Ethiopian writers and illustrators,” says Ready Set Go Books creative director, Jane Kurtz, an American author who spent most of her childhood in rural Ethiopia. “Worku and Daniel make a powerful team with their vision and determination to inspire young Ethiopians everywhere.” The story provides a look at the history and current use of ox plow farming, a millennia-old tradition still in use today. Using this history as a frame, Mulat creatively explores agricultural technology and food insecurity in modern-day Ethiopia, and ends with an energizing call to action for young people.
Featuring stunning illustrations by Getahun, an Ethiopian-Canadian artist, Letter From a Plow Nation is a reflection of Ready Set Go Books’ mission in both subject and through its creators. “Both Worku and Daniel have compelling life stories that show the power of literacy and education,” explains Open Hearts Big Dreams Executive Director, Ellenore Angelidis. And they bring that into their work, she continues, by creating stories that “reach back in time as well as inspire for the future. Plow Nation also has an interesting vantage point of having the country of Ethiopia as the narrator.”
Ready Set Go is excited about the release of Plow Nation, and the chance to continue sharing these stories. The organization held a series of online events to celebrate their 100th release, including giveaways, highlights of their publishing history, behind-the-scenes stories, and more. The community can support their efforts by following Open Hearts Big Dreams on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Review copies are also available by request. Reflecting on her work at Ready Set Go, Kurtz says that being a part of this project has given her “hope and joy. I’m proud to be part of a team of Ethiopians and Americans who believe that humans share their best ideas through words and pictures -- and we can all do our part to get good books into the hands of readers.”
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About Dr. Worku Mulat (author)
Dr. Mulat was born and grew up in a remote village called Kersole, South Wollo, Ethiopia to parents who never had the opportunity to learn how to read or to write. Drought happened often and frost frequently killed crops. His parents were determined their children would break the cycle of poverty through unlocking the power of education. With his mother’s strong encouragement, he excelled at school (and farming), becoming a role model to his brothers and sisters, earning advanced degrees in biology, environmental sanitation, and applied ecology. His parents, who never set foot in school, have seen all their children graduate with advanced degrees in physics, computer science, chemistry, and math. His diverse life experiences have taken him to Europe, Texas, and Washington State. Dr Mulat has a strong passion to pay back to his village and others around Ethiopia through promoting literacy, innovation, and education. Becoming a children’s book author for kids who too rarely get to see themselves in books and sharing the rich history and culture of his birth are just some of the ways he is paying it forward.
About Daniel Getahun (illustrator)
Daniel Getahun lives in Toronto, Canada. He received a diploma in graphic art from Addis Ababa School of Fine Arts and Design in 1980. He now focuses on oil painting and digital painting. Digital painting is an emerging art form in which traditional painting techniques (such as watercolor, oils, etc.) are applied by means of a computer, a digitizing tablet and stylus, and software. In digital painting, the artist uses painting techniques to create the image directly on the computer.
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