Inspired by true events, "One Hen" tells the story of Kojo, a boy from
Ghana who turns a small loan into a thriving farm and a livelihood for many.
After his father died, Kojo had to quit school to help his mother collect
firewood to sell at the market. When his mother receives a loan from some
village families, she gives a little money to her son. With this tiny loan, Kojo
buys a hen. A year later, Kojo has built up a flock of 25 hens. With his
earnings Kojo is able to return to school. Soon Kojo''s farm grows to become the
largest in the region. Kojo''s story is inspired by the life of Kwabena Darko,
who as a boy started a tiny poultry farm just like Kojo''s, which later grew to
be the largest in Ghana, and one of the largest in west Africa. Kwabena also
started a trust that gives out small loans to people who cannot get a loan from
a bank."One Hen" shows what happens when a little help makes a big difference.
The final pages of "One Hen" explain the microloan system and include a list of
relevant organizations for children to explore. ABC News calls Katie Smith
Milway, author of "One Hen," Person of the Week. Click Here to see a video
profiling her work."One Hen" is part of CitizenKid: A collection of books that
inform children about the world and inspire them to be better global
citizens.
關於作者：
Katie Smith Milway is publisher and global editorial director for management
consultancy Bain Company. One Hen is her second children''s book.
She lives in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
Eugenia Fernandes is an award-winning picture book author and
illustrator. Her many works include A Difficult Day, Sleepy Little Mouse and Busy Little Mouse. She lives in southern Ontario.
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