Through powerful poems, this book honors neurodivergent youth activists transforming their communities and invites kids to act—continuing the spirit of No Voice Too Small and No World Too Big. Featuring Billie Eilish, Dara McAnulty, and Ly Xīnzhèn M. Zhangsūn Brown, these fourteen poems spotlight neurodivergent activists inspiring kids ages 5 to 9 to make change.These fourteen neurodivergent activists began their work when they were young and continue it now, changing systems, politics, policies, and more. The book features poems written by poets who have something in common with each activist.Fourteen poems by CooXooEii Black, Vanessa Brantley-Newton, e.E. Charlton-Trujillo, Liv Mammone, Lyn Miller-Lachmann, K. A. Reynolds, and others honor activists from all over the world and the United States. Additional text goes into detail about each activist's life and how readers can get involved.Activists introduced: Connor DeWolfe by e.E. Charlton-Trujilo Helena Donato-Sapp by Vanessa Brantley-Newton Billie Eilish by Devin Murphy Mia Armstrong by Fiona Morris Sadie McCallum by Liv Mammone Adam Wolfond by Hannah Emerson Liam Garner by Jen MaliaLy Xīnzhèn M. Zhangsūn Brown by A. J. Sass Jazmine Wildcat by CooXooIee Black Andy Smith by Lyn Miller-Lachmann Molly Seidel by Jeanette Bradley Dara McAnulty by Sally J. Pla Mollie Davis by Jordan Scott Cillian O’Conner by K. A. Reynolds
This inspiring picture book provides an introduction to civil liberties, teaches responsible activism, and celebrates the power of a single voice at any age. Now in paperback! Fans of We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices will love meeting fourteen young activists who have stepped up to make change in their community and the United States.Mari Copeny demanded clean water in Flint. Jazz Jennings insisted, as a transgirl, on playing soccer with the girls' team. From Viridiana Sanchez Santos's quinceañera demonstration against anti-immigrant policy to Zach Wahls's moving declaration that his two moms and he were a family like any other, No Voice Too Small celebrates the young people who know how to be the change they seek.Fourteen poems honor these young activists. Featuring poems by Lesléa Newman, Traci Sorell, and Nikki Grimes. Additional text goes into detail about each youth activist's life and how readers can get involved.
Young activists across the world tackle climate change with courage and creativity, showing kids they can make a difference—a great companion to No Voice Too Small. Now in paperback! With 14 poems by bestselling authors, young activists like Greta Thunberg, Zanagee Artis, and Xiuhtezcatl Martinez inspire kids ages 5 to 9 to create change.Climate change impacts everyone, but the future belongs to young people. No World Too Big celebrates twelve young activists and three activist groups on front lines of the climate crisis who have planted trees in Uganda, protected water in Canada, reduced school-bus climate footprint in Indonesia, invented alternate power sources in Ohio, and more.Fourteen poems by Vanessa Brantley-Newton, David Bowles, Rajani LaRocca, Renée LaTulippe, Heidi E. Y. Stemple, and others honor activists from all over the world and the United States. Additional text goes into detail about each activist's life and how readers can get involved.
