Who Is Tanksy?

Written by Bev Katz Rosenbaum

Part of the Orca Currents series

A secret artist sparks a school-wide rebellion. Will it change anything?

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128 pages· HL580L

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Tanya feels invisible at her new school until she starts painting bold graffiti. Her secret art ignites a wave of rebellion, inspiring students and teachers to challenge the status quo. As the school buzzes with change, Tanya wonders if her actions will lead to real transformation or chaos. Can one voice make a difference, or will it all end in disaster?

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Fourteen-year-old Tanya Kofsky is invisible. She hates that no one listens to her, at home or at her new school. So as student elections get underway, Tanya starts secretly painting controversial images on the walls of the school. Soon everyone is talking about this amazing artist with a lot to say.

The election results turn out to be a catalyst for more rebellion. And not just from students. Teachers, tired of the principal’s authoritarian leadership, start promoting self-expression. Even the lunch ladies join in, ignoring the strictly controlled menu and serving more nutritious and culturally diverse fare.

But can this revolution effect real change? Or will speaking up lead to complete disaster?

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