The woman here is Lee Welles the author of the Gaia girls books. They are fantastical books about a little girl eco-warrior. She signed the books for the girls.
The girls have their eyes closed and hand on their heart as they pledge to support free trade chocolate. After the story presentation about chocolate and Africa the group paraded around the convention center shouting “FREE TRADE”.
Monti also came home with a business card from the fest made of elephant poo. She proudly brought it to school to show off to her teacher and friends.