One Hen and Then: The Story of a Small Loan and a Big Dream Young Adult Fiction Family - Siblings Dystopian War & Military Mom never had long hair—she

Mom never had long hair—she was told it was too wild

And we all have things in common too: like sharing fun and laughter on the playground

and the many ingredients and dishes like rice

spanning four decades that "speaks to today’s social and political moment as directly as this morning’s headlines” (NPR)

Alex Simmons

One Hen and Then: The Story of a Small Loan and a Big Dream Young Adult Fiction Family - Siblings Dystopian War & Military Mom never had long hair—sheAdapted from the bestseller One Hen and inspired by a true story, this picture book about a determined boy with a plan brings the concept of microfinance to life. Kojos family doesnt have much. But Kojo has big dreams and one big idea. It starts with him borrowing money to buy a fluffy white hen. The hen provides his family with eggs, and even some extras he can sell at the market. With the money he makes, Kojo pays back his loan and buys more hens.