Kid Activists

Robin Stevenson is an award-winning author of more than twenty books for kids and teens. Her writing has been translated into a number of languages, published in more than ten countries, and nominated for many awards. Her YA novel, A Thousand Shades of Blue, was a finalist for Canada s top literary honor, the Governor General s Award. Her YA non-fiction book, Pride, was a Stonewall Honor book and was selected to ALA s Rainbow List. She lives with her partner in Victoria, British Columbia, with their son, dog, and cat

“Equally charming and informative.”—Booklist“[The activists'] stories offer inspiration as well as memorable moments. A broadly diverse roster of role models.”—Kirkus Reviews“The vivid details of each activist's story, combined with vibrant illustrations, demonstrate that every civil rights hero and popular firebrand started out as children, just like the rest of us.”—School Library Journal“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“With comic-like illustrations by Allison Steinfeld, kids will be drawn in by the short chapters and stories of history-changing grownups who were once children, too.”—Metro Parent“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“An engrossing page-turner that will leave readers of all ages feeling inspired and empowered!”—Word Spelunking Praise for the Kid Legends series:“Just like history class, only hilarious.”—Tim Federle, author of Better Nate Than Ever, on Kid Presidents by David Stabler “Outstanding... Inspiring and entertaining.”—Booklist, starred review, on Kid Athletes by David Stabler“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, on Kid Presidents by David Stabler “I can think of no better way to convey to children that their heroes were once just like them.”—Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star, on Kid Scientists by David Stabler“Impressively diverse.”—Booklist, on Kid Artists by David Stabler “A heartening reminder that 17 unconventional greats—not to mention all the rest—started out as children too.”—Kirkus Reviews, on Kid Artists by David Stabler “Filled with cute illustrations. . . [and] mini-biographies that are interesting, funny, and, most importantly, relevant to kids today.”—Geek Dad, on Kid Scientists by David Stabler

• PART 1: LEADING THE WAYFrederick Douglass: A Determination to Be FreeSusan B. Anthony: Failure Is ImpossibleHarvey Milk: Coming Out for EqualityDolores Huerta: Sí, Se Puede!PART 2: TAKING A STANDRosa Parks: Taking a Stand by Taking a SeatMartin Luther King Jr.: Big Words, Big ChangesJames Baldwin: Writing as ActivismNelson Mandela: Father of a NationPART 3: UNUSUAL CHILDHOODS, POWERFUL VOICESEmma Watson: From Hogwarts to the United NationsJanet Mock: Speaking Her TruthHelen Keller: The Mystery of LanguageAlexander Hamilton: An Unlikely BeginningPART 4: CHILD ACTIVISTSRuby Bridges: Brave Little RubyIqbal Masih: Fighting to End Child SlaveryMalala Yousafzai: The Girl Who Fought for EducationAutumn Peltier: Water Protector