Rocket Says Speak Up!

A young activist leads a protest to save her town's library.

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32 pages· 862 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

When Rocket discovers her town's library is closing, she takes action. Inspired by Rosa Parks, Rocket rallies her friends for a peaceful protest to save their beloved library. Can one small voice make a big difference? Join Rocket on her inspiring journey of community activism and discover the power of standing up for what you believe in. Will their efforts be enough to keep the library's doors open?

From the publisher

Plucky activist Rocket returns in another inspiring picture book, rallying her community to SPEAK UP! to save their town library. When Rocket finds out that her town’s library is closing, she knows something must be done. Inspired by the activism of Rosa Parks, Rocket rallies support from her peers, and together they lead a peaceful protest that spreads awareness and raises enough money to save their beloved library. Perfect for fans of Rocket Says Look Up!, Rocket Says Clean Up!, and Ada Twist, Scientist, this book is for any youngster–and parent–interested in community activism. Rocket Says Speak Up! will inspire readers of all ages to take a stand for what they believe in and will teach them that one small person can make a BIG difference. Nathan Bryon and Dapo Adeola’s Rocket Says Look Up! was honored as a Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book!

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