A wee photo album pairing insights and exhortations from young people with pictures of budding activists on the march. The photos are sandwiched between eloquent statements from Bob Bland, co-chair of the 2017 Women's March on Washington, and Lynda Blackmon Lowery, who turned 15 marching with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to Selma. They feature individual children from preteens down to toddlers participating in recent protests. Most are carrying signs—some of which they plainly made themselves—conveying a range of slogans from pointed ("IMMIGRANTS: We Get THE JOB DONE") to cute ("i [heart] naps but i STAY WOKE"). One sign is in Spanish, and throughout, both the children and the grown-ups around them are racially diverse. Along with simply phrased interpolations, such as definitions of "Activism" and "Democracy," short quotes on the facing pages from writers 14 or younger, identified by first names only, range from affirmations of self and gender to anti-bullying sentiments and general urgings to be a change-maker. A teen's cogent "Speak the truth, even if your voice shakes," closes this well-knit call to action. A small portion of the proceeds will go to the Children's Defense Fund. A slender gathering—and small of trim size, too—but mighty in uplift and visual appeal. (Picture book. 6-10)

Gr 1-4Featured in this book are photographs of some of the youngest participants of the historical 2017 Women's March. From two sisters holding a poster with quotes from Martin Luther King Jr. to a little boy holding a handwritten sign that reads "Girls should be treated fairly," the visual imagery successfully communicates the energy of the Women's March and similar protests. Many of the photographs are paired with additional quotes from the children, such as words from Maddie, age 14, instructing readers to "Speak the truth, even if your voice shakes." Also interspersed throughout are basic definitions related to the democratic process, including the meanings of democracy, equality, and freedom. A forward from Bob Bland, cochair of the Women's March, and an afterword from Lynda Blackmon Lowery, author of Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom, provide additional context for more mature readers. While this text can provide an unintimidating introduction to political activism for children, young readers may lack the background and perspective to understand the significance of the events and would need this book to be paired with a discussion about the democratic process, peaceful protests, and the status of civil rights throughout history and today. Adults who participated and supported the Women's March or similar events will appreciate the reminder that the positive impacts of political activism reverberate through future generations. VERDICT An inspiring reminder that people of any age can play a role in the quest for social justice. A general addition to nonfiction collections.Alyssa Annico, Youngstown State University, OH