Kid activists : true tales of childhood from champions of change

Stevenson, Robin, 1968- author.

Book 2019

"Across history, activists have worked, marched, and spoken out for equality and justice--and many had moving, relatable childhood stories. Martin Luther King Jr. argued with his dad about whether dancing was a sin. Harvey Milk had a passion for opera. Dolores Huerta was wrongly accused of plagiarizing. Kid activists tells these stories and more through engaging biographies and full-color illustrations on nearly every page. Learn about Susan B. A...

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ISBN:

9781683691419

Description:

223 pages : colour illustrations ; 22 cm

Other Title:

True tales of childhood from champions of change

Notes:

Canadiana
Includes bibliographical references (pages 214-218) and index

Contents:

Part 1: Leading the way. Frederick Douglass: a determination to be free
Susan B. Anthony: failure is impossible
Harvey Milk: coming out for equality
Dolores Huerta: sí, se puede!
Part 2: Taking a stand. Rosa Parks: taking a stand by taking a seat
Martin Luther King Jr.: big words, big changes
James Baldwin: writing as activism
Nelson Mandela: father of a nation
Part 3: Unusual childhoods, powerful voices. Emma Watson: from Hogwarts to the United Nations
Janet Mock: speaking her truth
Helen Keller: the mystery of language
Alexander Hamilton: an unlikely beginning
Part 4: Child activists. Ruby Bridges: brave little Ruby
Iqbal Masih: fighting to end child slavery
Malala Yousafzai: the girl who fought for education
Autumn Peltier: water protector

LCCN:

2019930322

Control Number:

2796755

Other Authors:

Steinfeld, Allison, illustrator

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