
By Mahogany L. Browne, Elizabeth Acevedo, Olivia Gatwood, Theodore Taylor III (Illustrator)
Poems ignite young voices to fight for justice and empathy.
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?
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.
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