Speak Up!

Name: Speak Up!
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241345870
Price: 24.0 NZD
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By Nathan Bryon

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Speak Up! by Nathan Bryon is a delightful children's story about a young girl named Layla who loves to express herself and make her voice heard. Layla's adventures take her through situations where she learns the importance of speaking up for what is right and being true to herself. With vibrant illustrations, it's a heartwarming tale that encourages children to embrace their own uniqueness and the power of their voices.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories that empower children to find their voices and express themselves confidently. It offers a delightful and engaging narrative that encourages kids to speak up about their ideas and feelings. The book's vibrant illustrations and charming characters are sure to captivate young readers and foster a sense of self-assurance.

Speak Up!

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Rocket discovers the power of using her voice in this funny and inspiring story from the creators of award-winning sensation Look Up! Join the brilliantly passionate and instantly loveable Rocket as she organises a peaceful protest to save her local library! Bookworm Rocket loves to collect new books on her weekly visit to the library, and to read all about inspirational figures like Rosa Parks. She is heartbroken when she discovers the library will be closing down! Can she use what she's learnt from Rosa and speak up to save the day? This empowering, heartwarming picture book is a love letter to libraries and the power of reading. And it shows the incredible power we ALL have when we find our voice and speak up about the things that matter. Read more Rocket stories from award winning duo Nathan Bryon and Dapo Adeola- Look Up! Clean Up! Love the series? Check out Dapo Adeola's debut picture book Hey You!, a lyrical celebration on growing up Black.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Speak Up! by Nathan Bryon has been praised for its vibrant illustrations and engaging storyline, which encourages children to be confident and express themselves. The book is commended for its positive message about embracing diversity and fostering a sense of community among young readers. It is also noted for being entertaining while delivering an important life lesson in a way that is both accessible and delightful for children.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241345870

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Contributors:

Illustrated by Dapo Adeola

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 232.0mm

Height: 284.0mm

Weight: 193g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Nathan Bryon (Author) Nathan Bryon is an actor, a BAFTA nominated writer and a Sunday Time Best Selling Author, who grew up eating as much Uxbridge Road Caribbean food as his bank balance would allow. His first book Look Up! was the number 1 picture book from a debut author and illustrator in 2019 and won the Waterstones Children's book prize in 2020. Nathan's debut feature film RYE LANE which he co-wrote with Tom Melia was released in 2023. The movie was made in partnership with BFI BBC Films and Fox Searchlight and has received 16 BIFA nominations. Dapo Adeola (Illustrator) Dapo Adeola is an illustrator, author and character designer who was awarded Illustrator of the Year at The British Book Awards in 2022. Dapo rocketed into the picture book world with his greatly acclaimed illustrator debut, Look Up!, written by Nathan Bryon and published by Puffin in 2019, which won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize in 2020. Dapo illustrated My Dad is a Grizzly Bear and My Mum Is a Lioness written by award-winning author Swapna Haddow (both published by Macmillan Children's Books), and collaborated with Malorie Blackman on their picture book We're Going to Find the Monster! Dapo made his author debut in 2021 with the Puffin published picture book Hey You!- An Empowering Celebration of Growing Up Black, featuring 18 talented Black British illustrators, which also went on to win Illustrated book of the year at The British Book Awards in 2022. Dapo was announced as the winner of the inaugural Illustrator of the Year Award for The Laugh Out Loud Book Awards (the Lollies), which celebrates the best and funniest children's books in the UK and Ireland, voted for by children in 2023. Born in Britain and of Nigerian heritage, Dapo is an avid believer in the importance of equal representation in the creative arts. He currently lives in Manchester.