Voices of justice : poems about people working for a better world / George Ella Lyon ; illustrated by Jennifer M. Potter.
Material type: TextSeries: Who did it first? bookPublisher: New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2020Edition: First editionDescription: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cmContent type:- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781250263209
- 1250263204
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's NonFiction | 811.6 L991 | Available | 33111009760659 | ||||
Children's Book | Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 811.6 L991 | Available | 33111010417109 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
A bold, lyrical collection of poems that highlight some of the most celebrated activists from around the world and throughout history.
In the face of injustice, the world has always looked to brave individuals to speak up and spark change. Nelson Mandela used his voice to bring down Apartheid. Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Birutè Galdikas gave a voice to the primates who couldn't speak for themselves. The Women of Greenham Common used their collective voice to fight against preparations for nuclear war. And today's youth--like Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, the students of Stoneman Douglas High School, and Greta Thunberg--unite their voices to stop gun violence, save the planet, and so much more.
Through enlightening poems by award-winning poet and author George Ella Lyon and stunning portraits by artist Jennifer M. Potter, Voices of Justice introduces young readers to the groundbreaking work of people who fought--and continue to fight--to make the world a better place.
Featuring those mentioned above along with Virginia Woolf, Dolores Huerta, Shirley Chisholm, Jasilyn Charger, Jeannette Rankin, and more, each portrait offers a vision of action and love that gets up and does something, no matter the forces ranged against it, no matter the odds.
Includes biographical information about the activists.
Ages 8-12. Henry Holt and Company.
Grades 4-6. Henry Holt and Company.
"A bold, lyrical collection of poems with gorgeous illustrations that highlight some of the most celebrated activists from around the world"-- Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references.
Xiuhtezcatl Martinez -- Nelson Mandela -- Jane Addams -- The students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas -- James Baldwin -- Virginia Wolff -- Chiune Sugihara -- The women of Greenham Common -- Greta Thunberg -- Dolores Huerta -- Jeannette Rankin -- The trimate: Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, Birute Galdikas -- Alexya Salvador -- Julia Butterfly Hill -- Shirley Chisholm -- Cristina Jimenez -- Jasilyn Charger.