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Rise Up and Sing!

Power, Protest, and Activism in Music
By Andrea Warner
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Rise Up and Sing! by Andrea Warner is a young adult exploration of the power of music as a tool for change and expression. It highlights the stories and struggles of musicians who have used their voices to tackle social and political issues, inspiring young readers to understand the influence of art in activism. This book encourages readers to consider how they can make a difference through their own creative endeavours.
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Rise Up and Sing!

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Age range 12 to 17

This inspiring introduction to activism and social justice for young teens shows the important role music plays in changing the world, featuring:

  • Musicians young teens will know and love: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Lil Nas X, and more!
  • Iconic artists from past generations: readers will learn about the extraordinary impact of artists such as Nina Simone, Neil Young, John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Tracy Chapman, and more.
  • Playlists for each social justice issue: Each chapter includes a playlist with recommended songs about an area of activism, from classic tracks to contemporary hits.

In Rise Up and Sing!, Andrea Warner explores how music has contributed to the fight for social justice. Across eight areas of activism - the climate emergency, Indigenous rights, civil rights, disability rights, 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, gender equality, the peace/anti-war movement, and human rights - Warner introduces some of the artists, past and present, who have made a difference both on stage and off.

Through ground-breaking artists and iconic moments, Rise Up and Sing! shows us that a song is never just a song, and that music really does have the power to change the world.

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Rise Up and Sing! by Andrea Warner is highly praised for its detailed and engaging exploration of music's role in revolutionary movements and activism. The book is noted for its thoughtful and accessible essays that provide social context, highlighting influential songs and artists across various activist themes. Reviews commend Warner's passion, with the book described as both educational and exciting, making it a visually appealing and inspiring resource that resonates with readers of all ages.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781771648981

Publisher: Greystone Books,Canada

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 October 2023

Country: Canada

Imprint: Greystone Books,Canada

Illustration: Full color illustrations and photographs throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Louise Reimer

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 200

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Andrea Warner Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Young Adult

About the Author

Andrea Warner (she/her) writes and talks. A lot. She's the author of Buffy Sainte-Marie: The Authorized Biography and We Oughta Know: How Four Women Ruled the '90s and Changed Canadian Music. She's the co-writer and associate producer of the 2022 documentary Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On and co-hosts the weekly feminist pop culture podcast Pop This!. She lives in Vancouver, BC.

Louise Reimer is a freelance illustrator and artist. She grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia, and loves textiles, the 1970s, and going for hikes.

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