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By Rose Benz Ericson ~ 34 pg. booklet ~ High school & above ~ $3.50 retail / $2 wholesale plus shipping
FTRN says: “A quick read offering a comprehensive overview of the North American Fair Trade movement. This is one of fair trade movement’s most important educational tools.”
Summary/review: This publication will help readers:
- Understand how Fair Trade relationships enhance the quality of life for producers, their families and communities, and how women realize a disproportionate benefit.
- Interact with a global community taking action to ease inequalities wrought by traditional trade structures.
- Discover the growing array of fairly traded products now readily available to consumers.
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By Jacqueline DeCarlo ~ 176 pg. book ~ High school & above ~ $13.50 plus $3 shipping
FTRN says: “This is a strongly recommended read. A Beginner’s Guide offers a solid overview of all things Fair Trade - from its history to key players and challenges.”
Summary/review: Fair Trade: A Beginner’s Guide reveals why Fair Trade means more than just bananas, coffee, and chocolate. Author and activist Jacqueline DeCarlo explains the principles behind Fair Trade and its development into a powerful economic tool. Packed with inspiring ways to make a difference, this book will encourage readers of all backgrounds to help end poverty, environmental destruction, and human exploitation.
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By Kimberly Grimes ~ 42 pg. booklet ~ For those starting FT businesses ~ $5 retail / $3 wholesale plus shipping
FTRN says: “Based on personal experiences from more than 75 diverse shops around North America, this is a must-read for anyone starting a Fair Trade business.”
Summary/review: Filled with practical, proven advice from a variety of Fair Trade entrepreneurs, the Guide for Retailers is will help any new Fair Trade business owner dedicate his/her business aspirations in the service of Fair Trade principles. It provides step-by-step guidance for necessary preparations, building a successful foundation, and enjoying the benefits of a well-run Fair Trade business.
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By Marco Hernandez & Kimberly Grimes ~ ages 10 & up, CD for all ages ~ Fundraiser for the Amazon Nut Project ~ Retail Prices: CD set $22 / Book $15 / Book & CD set together $35 plus shipping ~ Wholesale Prices (6 or more copies): CD set $10 / Book $7.50 plus shipping
FTRN says: “A wonderful read and a joy to the ear, this CD set and book supports Amazonian farmers who strive to provide for their families while preserving the ecological balance of the rainforest.”
Summary/review: Features the smooth rhythms of Bossa Nova of the Brazilian coast to the ancient pipes and strings of the high Amazon jungle, plus a CD with sounds of jungle animals recorded at night. The wonderful “children’s” book of the same name teaches us all, young and old, about the rainforest, its riches and its needs. Traveling down the Amazon is a journey we all need to take, in words if not in canoes, to understand the rich diversity of our planet and why it is at risk.
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