Speak Up

by Miranda Paul, Ebony Glenn (Illustrator)

Overview

When something really matters, one voice can make a difference. This spirited, vibrant picture book celebrates diversity and encourages kids to speak up, unite with others, and take action when they see something that needs to be fixed.

Join a diverse group of kids on a busy school day as they discover so many different ways to speak up and make their voices heard! From shouting out gratitude for a special treat to challenging a rule that isn’t fair, these young students show that simple, everyday actions can help people and make the world a better place.
 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780358140962
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	07/07/2020
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	10.20(w) x 10.20(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	AD610L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

Miranda Paul is an award-winning children’s author of more than twenty books for children. Several of her books have been named Junior Library Guild selections and CCBC Choices selections. Her acclaimed work includes One Plastic Bag, Water Is Water, Whose Hands Are These?; Nine Months, illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Jason Chin; Little Libraries, Big Heroes; Thanku: Poems of Gratitude; and Speak Up.

Some of her most notable titles with international acclaim have stemmed from collaborating with activist icons—Isatou Ceesay, Farmer Tantoh Nforba, and Rashida Tlaib. She is an annual faculty member at the Highlights Foundation and a co-founding member of the nonprofit organization We Need Diverse Books. She currently serves on the board of Americans Serving African Children (ASAC). Learn more at www.mirandapaul.com.

Ebony Glenn is the illustrator of several picture books, including Mommy’s Khimar by Jamila Thompkins-Bigelow, which was named a Best Book of 2018 by NPR. She lives and makes art on the quiet outskirts of Atlanta, Georgia. www.ebonyglenn.com Instagram: @artsyebby Twitter: @artsyebby
 

Editorial Reviews

"This book encourages kids to speak up about injustice and bullying, but also about their own feelings. It's a great conversation-starter for this moment, with important words of wisdom for moments to come." — Today Show

"A thoughtfully inclusive cast of children encounter various situations throughout their school day that present opportunities for them to help themselves and others....The illustrations provide helpful context for younger children....The rhyming text and colorful, cartoon-like illustrations combine for a positive, uplifting message of empowerment.... A calm and creative look at everyday activism, recommended for all library collections." — School Library Journal

From the Publisher

"This book encourages kids to speak up about injustice and bullying, but also about their own feelings. It's a great conversation-starter for this moment, with important words of wisdom for moments to come."

Today Show