Walking in the City with Jane by Susan Hughes; Valérie Boivin (Illustrator)Call Number: E HUG
ISBN: 9781771386531
Publication Date: 2018-04-03
In this lively and engaging informational picture book, award-winning author Susan Hughes provides a fictionalized story of the life of Jane Jacobs, one of the world's greatest urban thinkers and activists. This book makes a terrific resource for studying civic engagement, urban life, the history of New York and Toronto (where Jane moved later in life), and the role of city planning. Jane's inspirational story is also an excellent example of character education lessons on perseverance, citizenship, and initiative.