Voices of Justice - Poems about People Working for a Better World

A bold, lyrical collection of poems that highlight some of the most celebrated activists from around the world and throughout history.

In the face of injustice, the world has always looked to brave individuals to speak up and spark change. Nelson Mandela used his voice to bring down Apartheid. Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Birutè Galdikas gave a voice to the primates who couldn't speak for themselves. The Women of Greenham Common used their collective voice to fight against preparations for nuclear war. And today's youth-like Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, the students of Stoneman Douglas High School, and Greta Thunberg-unite their voices to stop gun violence, save the planet, and so much more.

Through enlightening poems by award-winning poet and author George Ella Lyon and stunning portraits by artist Jennifer M. Potter, Voices of Justice introduces young readers to the groundbreaking work of people who fought-and continue to fight-to make the world a better place.

Featuring those mentioned above along with Virginia Woolf, Dolores Huerta, Shirley Chisholm, Jasilyn Charger, Jeannette Rankin, and more, each portrait offers a vision of action and love that gets up and does something, no matter the forces ranged against it, no matter the odds.

About the author

George Ella Lyon is an award-winning poet and author. She has written more than 35 books for young readers, including the Schneider Family Book Award-winning picture book The Pirate of Kindergarten and the young adult novel Sonny's House of Spies, as well as numerous books for adults. She lives in Lexington, Kentucky.

georgeellalyon.com

Product details

• Authors: George Ella Lyon
• Assisted by: Jennifer Potter (Illustration), Jennifer M Potter (Illustration), Jennifer M. Potter (Illustration)
• Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2020
• EAN: 9781250263209
• ISBN: 978-1-250-26320-9
• No. of pages: 48
• Weight: 540 g
• Series: Who Did it First?
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics; Kinder/Jugendliche: Soziale Themen, Kinder/Jugendliche: Sachbuch: Geschichte und Vergangenheit, JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / General, Children's Books / Ages 9-12 Biography, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Social Activists, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / General (see also headings under Family)