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abe25's review against another edition
5.0
Great read about the childhood of avtivists from around the world!
gigiinzim's review against another edition
5.0
This book is a beautiful introduction into the lives of heroes of social change. I would recommend it for any elementary school children. The stories are not incredibly long and detailed but will keep the attention of any child and have them begin to dream about ways they may be able to make the world a better place.
I would add this to any classroom or library and buy this for my child as well!
The publisher provided an ARC through Netgalley. I have voluntarily decided to read and review, giving my personal opinions and thoughts
I would add this to any classroom or library and buy this for my child as well!
The publisher provided an ARC through Netgalley. I have voluntarily decided to read and review, giving my personal opinions and thoughts
bearfamilyreads's review against another edition
4.75
A great addition to our homeschool unit on Activism & Overcoming Unconscious Bias. This book has several stories of change-makers, taking a stand against injustice in ways big and small.
meredithmc's review against another edition
4.0
A great read for kids looking to learn more about what activism is and how it creates change. The artwork matches perfectly. I could see this being fairly popular in my branch, both with kids and their caregivers. Works well as a stepping off point for more resources and education on different kinds of activism.
jweibler07's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this informational read for MG. The inclusion of lesser known activists and content written for a younger demographic made for a quick, but interesting read.
kikiandarrowsfishshelf's review against another edition
4.0
Disclaimer: I recieved an ARC of this book as a freebie in an order I had with Quirk Books.
This is a pretty good luck at the youth of people who became activists and some people who became activists as children. There are total of 16 main biographies as well as a total of 12 secondary mentions. For well known people, such as Rosa Parks, the focus in on thier childhood.
While the majority of people discussed are from the USA, the majority of the people discussed are people of color and women. If the book fails anywhere on representation it is having Helen Keller as the only person with a disability.
It is a children's book so the chapters about famous people - such as King - do not always include the assassination or killing of the person (in some cases this could be because of the person's fame). Hamilton's duel, for instance, isn't dealt with. Additionally, some more complicted aspects of the biographies are left out - such as (understandably) Hamilton's unfaithfulness to his wife and the 180 the woman who taught Frederick Douglass how to read did.
It's true that two of the entries feel a bit like a marketing move - these would be Emma Watson and Alexander Hamilton. Not to say what either did or does is not important, it just seems a bit off, especially in regards to Hamilton.
I really like the inclusion of Autumn Peltier - the First Nations member in Canada who focuses on clean and accesible water. Especially when today it seems as if people think the only child focuses on climate is the girl from Sweden - Greta Thunberg (this is not to diminish what she does). Additionally, Stevenson also presents Nelson Mandela's other names as opposed to just the one US citizens know.
The last section focuses on activists who influenced the world as children in recent years, and includes Iqbab Masin (and mentions his death). The book includes a bibliography section with child-friendly sources on the various people.
The only really weird thing was the illustrations for the Hellen Keller chapter. Overall the illustrations are great. The thing is in the Hellen Keller chapter, the illustrations of Keller keep showing her locking eyes with other people which is a bit strange. I'm not saying she should black holes where her eyes are or anything, but she keeps meeting people's gazes with her eyes.
This is a pretty good luck at the youth of people who became activists and some people who became activists as children. There are total of 16 main biographies as well as a total of 12 secondary mentions. For well known people, such as Rosa Parks, the focus in on thier childhood.
While the majority of people discussed are from the USA, the majority of the people discussed are people of color and women. If the book fails anywhere on representation it is having Helen Keller as the only person with a disability.
It is a children's book so the chapters about famous people - such as King - do not always include the assassination or killing of the person (in some cases this could be because of the person's fame). Hamilton's duel, for instance, isn't dealt with. Additionally, some more complicted aspects of the biographies are left out - such as (understandably) Hamilton's unfaithfulness to his wife and the 180 the woman who taught Frederick Douglass how to read did.
It's true that two of the entries feel a bit like a marketing move - these would be Emma Watson and Alexander Hamilton. Not to say what either did or does is not important, it just seems a bit off, especially in regards to Hamilton.
I really like the inclusion of Autumn Peltier - the First Nations member in Canada who focuses on clean and accesible water. Especially when today it seems as if people think the only child focuses on climate is the girl from Sweden - Greta Thunberg (this is not to diminish what she does). Additionally, Stevenson also presents Nelson Mandela's other names as opposed to just the one US citizens know.
The last section focuses on activists who influenced the world as children in recent years, and includes Iqbab Masin (and mentions his death). The book includes a bibliography section with child-friendly sources on the various people.
The only really weird thing was the illustrations for the Hellen Keller chapter. Overall the illustrations are great. The thing is in the Hellen Keller chapter, the illustrations of Keller keep showing her locking eyes with other people which is a bit strange. I'm not saying she should black holes where her eyes are or anything, but she keeps meeting people's gazes with her eyes.
lucysgoodfellow's review against another edition
5.0
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 Stars
This is an excellent resource for young readers eager to learn about the world and the people who got them their rights.
I enjoyed this book immensely, the drawings and child-friendly language used mean that this is a perfect way to teach children about important figures in history.
The diversity both in ethnicity and issues faced by the kid activists encourages wider reading and for young people to expand their perspectives. It pays homage to some of the most important people of history and even of the present day. Topics like the Flint Water Crisis and Child Slavery and discussed in-depth alongside the fight for Civil Rights and Education.
Overall, this is an inspiring book and an amazing academic resource for a person of any age and I would highly recommend it.
Buy it now for only $13.95
I received an advance review copy for free via NetGalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily
This is an excellent resource for young readers eager to learn about the world and the people who got them their rights.
I enjoyed this book immensely, the drawings and child-friendly language used mean that this is a perfect way to teach children about important figures in history.
The diversity both in ethnicity and issues faced by the kid activists encourages wider reading and for young people to expand their perspectives. It pays homage to some of the most important people of history and even of the present day. Topics like the Flint Water Crisis and Child Slavery and discussed in-depth alongside the fight for Civil Rights and Education.
Overall, this is an inspiring book and an amazing academic resource for a person of any age and I would highly recommend it.
Buy it now for only $13.95
I received an advance review copy for free via NetGalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily
andrea_connors's review
4.0
*I received this book from NetGalley in return for a honest review*
I have read many an anthology about people that kids should know, but this one is really a little special. It focuses on the childhood's of these people and shows how their young years shaped what they did as they grew older. I love all of the pictures that are scattered throughout the book as I found they really helped me connect to the stories.
I liked the collection of people that they found as well as it was a good mix of people that I knew well, those I have just heard their name, and I few I knew nothing about. I learned a lot from their stories and I feel like kids will as well as it is written in a very accessible way.
I have read many an anthology about people that kids should know, but this one is really a little special. It focuses on the childhood's of these people and shows how their young years shaped what they did as they grew older. I love all of the pictures that are scattered throughout the book as I found they really helped me connect to the stories.
I liked the collection of people that they found as well as it was a good mix of people that I knew well, those I have just heard their name, and I few I knew nothing about. I learned a lot from their stories and I feel like kids will as well as it is written in a very accessible way.
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