Status
Available
Publication
Versify (2021), 160 pages
Library's review
An explanatory lesson about the historical protests of June 2020 and what led up to them.
Basing their account heavily on firsthand accounts of various Black Lives Matter leaders and New York Times reporters, the authors explore the origins of the movement and the impact it has had along with the
An educational introduction for young readers and a comprehensive primer for adults. (authors' note, further reading, photo credits, bibliography, index)
-Kirkus Review
Basing their account heavily on firsthand accounts of various Black Lives Matter leaders and New York Times reporters, the authors explore the origins of the movement and the impact it has had along with the
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historical events that its leaders built it upon. Beginning with how BLM founders Opal Tometi, Patrisse Cullors, and Alicia Garza came separately to activism and then together in 2013 via a Black leadership network, they tell the stories of victims such as Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, and George Floyd in the context of the roles they played in the movement’s development. The second half delves deeper into history with discussions of systemic racism and comparisons to the civil rights and Black Power movements, allowing readers to clearly identify parallels to the impact on Black Americans today. The roles played by athletes, musicians, and artists may inspire readers to find their unique paths to activism. The authors write with clarity and honesty, holding back no truths, but with language that makes the book accessible to preteen readers and adults alike. A logical progression of chapters punctuated by informational breakouts and concise paragraphs accompanied by photographs on each page make for a clean layout and easy reading.An educational introduction for young readers and a comprehensive primer for adults. (authors' note, further reading, photo credits, bibliography, index)
-Kirkus Review
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Awards
Orbis Pictus Award (Honor — 2022)
YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction (Nominee — 2022)
CCBC Choices (2022)
Language
Original language
English
ISBN
0358573416 / 9780358573418
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