Frankie and Friends: The Big Protest

About the author

Christine Platt is a literacy advocate and historian who believes in using the power of storytelling as a tool for social change. She holds a BA in Africana studies, an MA in African American studies, and a JD in general law. Although her only daughter is now in college, Christine Platt continues to draw on their adventures together as inspiration for her children’s literature. She has written more than thirty books for young readers.Alea Marley was born in the UK but has strong Barbadian roots. She is the illustrator of the young fiction series Frankie and Friends as well as several picture books, which include award-winning poet Dean Atta's picture-book début Confetti; the story of the Bob Marley song Is This Love? adapted by Bob's daughter Cedella Marley; Phoebe Dupree Is Coming to Tea by Linda Ashman; and The Silver Shadow by Mariesa Dulak. Follow her on Instagram @aleamarley.

Product details

• Authors: Platt Christine
• Assisted by: Alea Marley (Illustration)
• Publisher: Walker Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 5 to 7
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 01.01.2026
• EAN: 9781529530919
• ISBN: 978-1-5295-3091-9
• No. of pages: 80
• Series: Frankie and Friends
• Subjects: JUVENILE FICTION / Toys, Dolls & Puppets, JUVENILE FICTION / Business, Careers, Occupations, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, News media and journalism, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories, Humorous Stories (Children's/Ya), Family & Home Stories (Children's/Ya), JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / General, Children’s / Teenage social topics: Activism / activists, JUVENILE FICTION / African American & Black