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Lek the Elephant Whisperer By Sylvia Medina
PUBLISHER: Green Kids Club, Inc.
Green Kids Club's latest book,
Lek, the Elephant Whisperer, brings
Lek Chailert's remarkable life to young readers in an engaging children's
story format. From her first encounter with a tiger as a young girl, Lek's
story is full of resilience and determination. It shares how she overcame
cultural challenges while advocating for Asian elephants, and her tenacity
led her to start a movement highlighting the struggles of these animals and
promoting their protection. Lek continues to educate her country's people
about the importance of safeguarding Asian elephants and works to rescue
them from labor and tourism exploitation.
Her non-profit, Save Elephant Foundation establishes sanctuaries for rescued
elephants and addresses issues of elephant abuse in Thailand's industries.
They have saved hundreds of elephants from neglect and relocated them to
sanctuaries across various countries in Asia. Lek's impact extends to other
animals, and she has appeared in documentaries and movies, receiving
recognition and awards for her exceptional work. She received the Genesis
Award from the American Humane Society for her National Geographic
documentary "Vanishing Giants," and was recognized as one of Time Magazine's
"Heroes from Asia." Lek is now a member of the Thai Parliament, where she
continues her mission.
Through her storytelling, Medina aims to educate children about the
real-world issues facing these vulnerable animals and the environmental
heroes who work to protect them. She is the author of over 20 books and is a
dedicated international animal activist. She collaborates closely with
various nonprofit organizations and rescue missions. Green Kids Club donates
a portion of its proceeds to support animal welfare, conservation, and
family causes.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Through her storytelling, Sylvia Medina aims to educate children about
the real-world issues facing these vulnerable animals and the environmental
heroes who work to protect them. She is the author of over 20 books and is a
dedicated international animal activist. She collaborates closely with
various nonprofit organizations and rescue missions. Green Kids Club donates
a portion of its proceeds to support animal welfare, conservation, and
family causes.
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