Kid Activists: True Tales of Childhood from Champions of Change
Robin Stevenson
(Author)
Allison Steinfeld
(Illustrator)
Description
Moving, relatable, and totally true childhood biographies of Martin Luther King Jr., Susan B. Anthony, Helen Keller, Malala Yousafzai, and 12 other inspiring activists. Every activist started out as a kid--and in some cases they were kids when their activism began! But even the world's greatest champions of civil liberties had relatable interests and problems--often in the middle of extraordinary circumstances. Martin Luther King, Jr. loved fashion, and argued with his dad about whether or not dancing was a sin. Harvey Milk had a passion for listening to opera music in different languages. Dolores Huerta was once wrongly accused of plagiarizing in school. Kid Activists tells these childhood stories and more through kid-friendly texts and full-color cartoon illustrations on nearly every page. The diverse and inclusive group encompasses Susan B. Anthony, James Baldwin, Ruby Bridges, Frederick Douglass, Alexander Hamilton, Dolores Huerta, Helen Keller, Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, Iqbal Masih, Harvey Milk, Janet Mock, Rosa Parks, Autumn Peltier, Emma Watson, and Malala Yousafzai.Product Details
Price
$13.99
$13.01
Publisher
Quirk Books
Publish Date
September 24, 2019
Pages
224
Dimensions
5.6 X 8.1 X 0.7 inches | 0.95 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781683691419
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About the Author
Robin Stevenson is an award-winning author of thirty books for kids and teens. Her writing has been translated into a number of languages and published in more than a dozen countries. She lives with her family on the west coast of Canada. Allison Steinfeld obtained a BFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. She loves to create fun and playful work that can be enjoyed by readers of all ages. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
Reviews
"Equally charming and informative."--Booklist "[The activists'] stories offer inspiration as well as memorable moments. A broadly diverse roster of role models."--Kirkus Reviews "Engaging and empowering."--YAYOMG.com
"Kids will be drawn in."--Chicago Parent
"In accessible but never patronizing prose, [Stevenson] sketches the stories of her subjects' childhoods, deftly setting the scene for each one and providing informative details, engaging quotes, and sometimes humorous anecdotes."--Mombian
"Illustrate[s] a wide variety of early influences and backgrounds, proving to kids that where they come from isn't important when fixing something that is."--Terri Schlichenmeyer, Bookworm Sez
"Stevenson brings these activists' stories to life through captivating, easily understood text and well-researched, honest facts...Kid Activists is an engrossing page-turner that will leave readers of all ages feeling inspired and empowered!"--Word Spelunking Praise for Kid Authors by David Stabler:
"Lively glimpses of formative moments and budding talents."--Kirkus Reviews "A fun and useful addition, especially for aspiring writers and class projects."--School Library Journal, Paige Rowse, Needham High School, MA "This is an ideal gift for aspiring young writers who may need proof that even the most famous authors had to start somewhere."--Shelf Awareness for Readers "[Kid Authors] was full of real information, but the author made it fun and funny...I would recommend this book for all people who read books and want to know interesting information about authors, and also for people who want to be authors themselves."--Michael, age 9 Praise for Kid Presidents by David Stabler
"Just like history class, only hilarious."--Tim Federle, author of Better Nate Than Ever "With cartoonish illustrations that will attract fans of Jeff Kinney's The Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Rachel Renée Russell's The Dork Diaries, this informative offering leaves no presidential childhood rock unturned."--School Library Journal "Caricatures by Horner are whimsical and funny, a good match for a book that demonstrates that every president started life as a goofy, regular kid."--Booklist Praise for Kid Artists by David Stabler:
"Impressively diverse."--Booklist "For budding artists, here's a heartening reminder that 17 unconventional greats--not to mention all the rest--started out as children too."--Kirkus Reviews "Memorably weird childhood moments--Jackson Pollock accidentally had part of a finger chopped off and then eaten by a rooster--are likely to stick with readers, as will Horner's impish cartoons."--Publishers Weekly Praise for Kid Athletes by David Stabler:
"Outstanding...Inspiring and entertaining, Kid Athletes isn't just for sports fans."--Booklist, starred review "Even if you don't exactly love sports, this book only says a little bit about them in the actual sport, so go out and get this book because it will teach you a lot and you will enjoy it immensely."--Kidsday reporters, Newsday "Perfect for the adolescent set, these inspiring stories mix fun and non-fiction."--Geeks of Doom
"Kids will be drawn in."--Chicago Parent
"In accessible but never patronizing prose, [Stevenson] sketches the stories of her subjects' childhoods, deftly setting the scene for each one and providing informative details, engaging quotes, and sometimes humorous anecdotes."--Mombian
"Illustrate[s] a wide variety of early influences and backgrounds, proving to kids that where they come from isn't important when fixing something that is."--Terri Schlichenmeyer, Bookworm Sez
"Stevenson brings these activists' stories to life through captivating, easily understood text and well-researched, honest facts...Kid Activists is an engrossing page-turner that will leave readers of all ages feeling inspired and empowered!"--Word Spelunking Praise for Kid Authors by David Stabler:
"Lively glimpses of formative moments and budding talents."--Kirkus Reviews "A fun and useful addition, especially for aspiring writers and class projects."--School Library Journal, Paige Rowse, Needham High School, MA "This is an ideal gift for aspiring young writers who may need proof that even the most famous authors had to start somewhere."--Shelf Awareness for Readers "[Kid Authors] was full of real information, but the author made it fun and funny...I would recommend this book for all people who read books and want to know interesting information about authors, and also for people who want to be authors themselves."--Michael, age 9 Praise for Kid Presidents by David Stabler
"Just like history class, only hilarious."--Tim Federle, author of Better Nate Than Ever "With cartoonish illustrations that will attract fans of Jeff Kinney's The Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Rachel Renée Russell's The Dork Diaries, this informative offering leaves no presidential childhood rock unturned."--School Library Journal "Caricatures by Horner are whimsical and funny, a good match for a book that demonstrates that every president started life as a goofy, regular kid."--Booklist Praise for Kid Artists by David Stabler:
"Impressively diverse."--Booklist "For budding artists, here's a heartening reminder that 17 unconventional greats--not to mention all the rest--started out as children too."--Kirkus Reviews "Memorably weird childhood moments--Jackson Pollock accidentally had part of a finger chopped off and then eaten by a rooster--are likely to stick with readers, as will Horner's impish cartoons."--Publishers Weekly Praise for Kid Athletes by David Stabler:
"Outstanding...Inspiring and entertaining, Kid Athletes isn't just for sports fans."--Booklist, starred review "Even if you don't exactly love sports, this book only says a little bit about them in the actual sport, so go out and get this book because it will teach you a lot and you will enjoy it immensely."--Kidsday reporters, Newsday "Perfect for the adolescent set, these inspiring stories mix fun and non-fiction."--Geeks of Doom
