Copyright Date:
2024
Edition Date:
2024
Release Date:
09/03/24
Illustrator:
Shannon, Drew,
Pages:
112 pages
ISBN:
1-525-30840-8
ISBN 13:
978-1-525-30840-6
Dewey:
303.3
Dimensions:
24 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal Starred Review
(Sun Sep 01 00:00:00 CDT 2024)
Gr 4–6— This comprehensive guide will empower all kids to turn their frustrations with injustice into action. Through colorful graphics, easy-to-comprehend charts, and informational sections, Rocha and Leatherdale take typically complex information and break it down into a middle grade-friendly format. Pulling from her experience as a youth activist, Rocha combines personal experience with brief interviews from other young activists to encourage readers that they can make a difference. The coauthors write from a place that uplifts kids and asserts that their ideas and their lived experiences matter. The undertone of the book is not only that readers should become activists to work toward a better planet, but they should also become activists because what they do and who they are is important. By naming typical self-sabotaging rhetoric (e.g., "I'm not a public speaker," "I don't have a large following," "I'm just one kid"), Rocha and Leatherdale are able to proactively remind all young people that anyone is capable of being an activist. Throughout, there are invaluable resources: guidance on finding reliable information, public speaking, letter and email templates, networking advice, self-care tips, and more. Back matter includes web resources, glossary, and an index. VERDICT An approachable, comprehensive guide to empower kids to find their passion and make a change. A must-purchase for all libraries.— Katherine Kefi
Bibliography Index/Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Everything you need to know about making the world better from a real-life youth activist.
Heres the definitive handbook for young activists who want to make a difference but dont know where to begin. It covers everything from choosing a cause and doing the research, to deciding on a goal, and then making a plan to get it done. Along the way, readers will encounter loads of practical tips on handling specific tasks, like creating a petition, and larger responsibilities, like leading a team. There are also important discussion about essential topics such as intersectionality, privilege and allyship. Written in the encouraging, friendly tone of a peer, this book is sure to inform and inspire budding activists and open their eyes to whats possible!
Written by youth activist Charlene Rocha and award-winning author Mary Beth Leatherdale, this guide demystifies activism for budding social justice campaigners and climate advocates, and encourages readers to bring their own passions and interests to their work. Drew Shannons illustrations bring a sense of fun to the topic, and the comprehensive text is presented in chunks and sidebars, with engaging quizzes, prompts, lists, templates, profiles and interviews throughout. The book supports young readers in learning more about issues such as queer rights, feminism and Black Lives Matter. The back matter includes an extensive list of resources, a checklist of next steps, a glossary and an index. Part of the CitizenKid collection, this book aligns with the themes of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.