We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices

What do we tell our children in a world of division and prejudice?

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In a world fraught with division, fifty diverse voices, including Jason Reynolds and Jacqueline Woodson, unite to answer a vital question: What do we tell our children? Through poems, essays, and art, this anthology empowers young activists to listen, learn, and envision a brighter future. As prejudice and racism persist, these creators offer hope and guidance, urging the next generation to build a better tomorrow. Discover a collection that speaks to the heart of today's challenges and inspires change.

From the publisher

Fifty of the foremost diverse children’s authors and illustrators–including Jason Reynolds, Jacqueline Woodson, and Kwame Alexander–share answers to the question, “In this divisive world, what shall we tell our children?” in this beautiful, full-color keepsake collection, published in partnership with Just Us Books. What do we tell our children when the world seems bleak, and prejudice and racism run rampant? With 96 lavishly designed pages of original art and prose, fifty diverse creators lend voice to young activists. Featuring poems, letters, personal essays, art, and other works from such industry leaders as Jacqueline Woodson (Brown Girl Dreaming), Jason Reynolds (All American Boys), Kwame Alexander (The Crossover), Andrea Pippins (I Love My Hair), Sharon Draper (Out of My Mind), Rita Williams-Garcia (One Crazy Summer), Ellen Oh (cofounder of We Need Diverse Books), and artists Ekua Holmes, Rafael Lopez, James Ransome, Javaka Steptoe, and more, this anthology empowers the nation’s youth to listen, learn, and build a better tomorrow. A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2018! A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2018!

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