Overview
Just Get Started! Be Unstoppable! Dream Big! How to Become an Accidental Activist profiles almost 100 activists from around the world, including change-makers like Greta Thunberg, Pete Seeger and Lilly Singh. This book shows us how ordinary people have persevered throughout history to do extraordinary things to help themselves and others. These activists come from many different backgrounds and a drives to take action. They work for human rights, to help the environment, to preserve historic buildings and more. This book will inspire young readers by giving them tips on getting started, continuing when the going gets tough and encouraging others to get involved. They will learn how to use determination, channel their passions and dream big to change the world.
Full Product Details
Author: Elizabeth MacLeod ,
Frieda Wishinsky ,
Jenn Playford
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Imprint: Orca Book Publishers
Dimensions:
Width: 19.60cm
, Height: 1.80cm
, Length: 23.10cm
Weight: 0.699kg
ISBN: 9781459826113
ISBN 10: 1459826116
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 13 April 2021
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Inspiring and uplifting, this is a book that can make an impact for children wanting to learn more, or who want to get out there and make their own small difference in their world. -- Sal's Fiction Addiction The readable, chatty style and the humanity of the people and projects depicted make this a thoughtful and encouraging read for young people. -- Canadian Children's Book News This volume will -inspire readers to conduct further investigation into the movements that excite them, and they might be spurred to stand up and make their voices heard. -- School Library Journal To be commended for the varied and diverse range of activists...It is important and meaningful. Highly Recommended. -- CM: Canadian Review of Materials
This volume will -inspire readers to conduct further investigation into the movements that excite them, and they might be spurred to stand up and make their voices heard. -- School Library Journal To be commended for the varied and diverse range of activists...It is important and meaningful. Highly Recommended. -- CM: Canadian Review of Materials
"""Inspiring and uplifting, this is a book that can make an impact for children wanting to learn more, or who want to get out there and make their own small difference in their world.""-- ""Sal's Fiction Addiction"" ""The readable, chatty style and the humanity of the people and projects depicted make this a thoughtful and encouraging read for young people.""-- ""Canadian Children's Book News"" ""This volume will -inspire readers to conduct further investigation into the movements that excite them, and they might be spurred to stand up and make their voices heard.""-- ""School Library Journal"" ""To be commended for the varied and diverse range of activists...It is important and meaningful. Highly Recommended.""-- ""CM: Canadian Review of Materials"""
Author Information
Why do people do what they do? Elizabeth MacLeod loves finding that out and then sharing people's amazing stories with readers. Liz has written lots of books and won many prizes, including the Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children's Non-Fiction, as well as Children's Choice awards across Canada. Liz and Frieda have written several books together, including How to Become an Accidental Genius and How to Become an Accidental Entrepreneur. Frieda Wishinsky is the international award-winning author of over 70 books and a freelance editor. She writes picture books, chapter books, novels and nonfiction. Her books have been translated into many languages. Frieda believes that sharing stories is key to inspiring change in the world. She thinks that Elizabeth MacLeod is the best writing ""partner"" any author could have. Frieda lives in Toronto.
