Woke - A Young Poet's Call to Justice

"This collection of poems by women of color covers topics relating to social justice, activism, discrimination and empathy, focusing on the need to speak out and inspiring middle-graders." -Vogue

Woke: A Young Poet's Guide to Justice is a collection of poems to inspire kids to stay woke and become a new generation of activists.

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 writing 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.

With a foreword by best-selling author Jason Reynolds.

About the author

Written by Mahogany L. Browne with Elizabeth Acevedo and Olivia Gatwood; illustrated by Theodore Taylor III; foreword by Jason Reynolds

Product details

• Authors: Elizabeth Acevedo, Mahogany L Browne, Mahogany L. Browne, Olivia Gatwood
• Assisted by: Theodore Taylor III (Illustration), Theodor Taylor (Illustration), Theodore Taylor (Illustration)
• Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 11
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2020
• EAN: 9781250311207
• ISBN: 978-1-250-31120-7
• No. of pages: 56
• Dimensions: 237 mm x 287 mm x 12 mm
• Weight: 541 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Poetry / General, Children's Books / Ages 9-12 Nonfiction, Social Activism & Volunteering