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carolineinthelibrary's review against another edition
4.0
This was a tough one to read after having just read "Sometimes People March." I think the stories are the same but "Sometimes People March" just goes into a little bit more depth about WHY people fight for equal rights, or whatever they believe in. This book was a great partner to that one (obviously by different authors), but I thought this book just stated over and over what you could do and not why you should.
Also, my library puts this in the Juvenile Political Science non-fiction section but I feel it probably could fit better in the picture books, like "Sometimes People March" and many other books about civil rights.
Also, my library puts this in the Juvenile Political Science non-fiction section but I feel it probably could fit better in the picture books, like "Sometimes People March" and many other books about civil rights.
acourtofreading's review against another edition
4.0
This book is definitely powerful, even with simple text. Even though it is written in simple text, I don't think I would read it to children younger than first grade, at least not in a class or library setting.
acourtofreading's review
4.0
This book is definitely powerful, even with simple text. Even though it is written in simple text, I don't think I would read it to children younger than first grade, at least not in a class or library setting.
beths0103's review
5.0
Powerful, spare text combined with equally powerful images make a beautiful primer on activism for children.
ajv930's review
5.0
Great use of cut paper illustrations, contemporary content ("Knit a hat. Take a Knee."), a useful glossary and end notes. This book can open up ideas for further inquiry and learning about various protest movements.
finalefile's review against another edition
2.0
Another one of those books that "woke" adults feel good about owning but probably won't be understood well by kids. It's an alphabet book of protest-related words and phrases. Small children are only going to get the message if an adult explains all the concepts to them while reading. Kids won't know what "boycott" or "lawsuit" or "strike" or "take a knee" means, and these are also things that they can't really do on their own. There are also lots of references in the illustrations to well-known people and political issues that they probably won't understand. Other ideas in the book, like "Give time" and "Lend a hand," make a lot more sense for the intended audience.
the_knitting_librarian's review
5.0
A great book for the introduction of peaceful protests and standing up for what you believe in. Bonus that it is actually an very good alphabet book too.
librarydreams's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
3.5
More story than poem. Still, this book exposes readers to various forms of nonviolent protest. Backmatter includes more information on peaceful protests and a glossary.
heisereads's review against another edition
4.0
Love the way this book reads. Simple words/phrases all highlighting peaceful protest methods, which is actually done alphabet book style without saying that's what it's doing. Combined with the cut paper illustrations, it makes for a powerful read. To me it was really sending a message about being involved and active with what's happening in society. Includes an author's note at the end with more background and a glossary of key terms used in the book. There is much room to delve deeper into some of the elements an an inquiry project for students who are old enough, and it will serve as a primer to concepts without deep explanations for younger kids.