Righting Wrongs

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20 Human Rights Heroes Around the World

By Robin Kirk

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In Righting Wrongs by Robin Kirk, young readers embark on a journey exploring themes of justice and ethics through the eyes of its vibrant characters. Set in a whimsical world where wrongs need righting, the protagonists work together to challenge injustices and learn valuable lessons about courage and the power of teamwork. This engaging tale encourages children to reflect on the impact of their actions and the importance of standing up for what is right.
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You might enjoy this book if you love stories featuring strong, young characters who tackle big challenges and strive to make the world a better place. With themes of justice and empowerment, it may appeal to readers who are inspired by children taking on significant societal issues.

The idea of human rights is relatively recent, coming out of a post-World War II effort to draw nations together and prevent or lesson suffering. [The book] introduces children to the true stories of 20 real people who invented and fought for these ideas"--

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2022 INDIES Winner Silver, Juvenile Nonfiction (Children's)

Many young people aren't aware that determined individuals created the rights we now take for granted.

The idea of human rights is relatively recent, coming out of a post-World War II effort to draw nations together and prevent or lessen suffering. Righting Wrongs introduces children to the true stories of 20 real people who invented and fought for these ideas. Without them, many of the rights we take for granted would not exist.

These heroes have promoted women's, disabled, and civil rights; action on climate change; and the rights of refugees. These advocates are American, Sierra Leonean, Norwegian, and Argentinian. Eleven are women. Two identified as queer. Twelve are people of colour. One campaigned for rights as a disabled person. Two identify as Indigenous. Two are Muslim and two are Hindu, and others range from atheist to devout Christian. There are two journalists, one general, three lawyers, one Episcopal priest, one torture victim, and one Holocaust survivor.

Their stories of hope and hard work show how people working together can change the world for the better.

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?

Righting Wrongs is highlighted for its exploration of the achievements and motivations of notable human rights advocates. It offers comprehensive insights into the dynamic and challenging contexts in which these activists operate, aiming to inspire curiosity and encourage readers to engage with human rights issues globally and locally. With study guides and additional resources, it serves as a starting point for personal involvement in human rights activism.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781641605595

Publisher: Chicago Review Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 June 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Chicago Review Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 176

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Robin Kirk

About the Author

Robin Kirk is a human rights educator, advocate, and children's author. She is a faculty codirector of the Duke Human Rights Center at the Franklin Humanities Institute, a founding member of the Pauli Murray Project, and served as a senior human rights researcher for Human Rights Watch. Her fiction and other writing includes The Bond sci-fi trilogy. Her award-winning short stories and essays have been featured in a variety of anthologies and magazines, and she has written articles for major media outlets including the New York Times, Mother Jones, the Washington Post, and Sojourners.