Woke
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Picture Book · Ages 6–11 · 2020 · Est. 35 min read-aloud

Woke

By Mahogany L. Browne, Elizabeth Acevedo, Olivia Gatwood, Theodore Taylor III (Illustrator)

Poems ignite young voices to fight for justice and empathy.

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56 pages· 4,531 words· Est. 35 min read-aloud
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In 'Woke,' a vibrant collection of poems by women of color, young readers are invited to explore themes of social justice, discrimination, and empathy. With powerful words from Mahogany L. Browne, Elizabeth Acevedo, and Olivia Gatwood, and vivid illustrations by Theodore Taylor, this book inspires middle-graders to become the next wave of activists. As they delve into the joy and passion of these poems, they are encouraged to create their own art, expressing their unique perspectives on justice and injustice. What will your voice say in the fight for a better world?

From the publisher

Historically poets have been on the forefront of social movements. Woke is a collection of poems by women that reflects the joy and passion in the fight for social justice, tackling topics from discrimination to empathy, and acceptance to speaking out.

With Theodore Taylor’s bright, emotional art, and writting from Mahogany L. Browne, Elizabeth Acevedo and Olivia Gatwood, kids will be inspired to create their own art and poems to express how they see justice and injustice.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
56
Words
4,531
Reading age
6–11
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~888L
Themes & topics
Books about activismBooks about multiculturalBooks about social justiceBooks about volunteers and volunteering
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.7
F&P level
~U
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
508772
Publication
Published
March 10, 2020
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781250311207

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