Olive Morris
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Olive Morris
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Olive Morris
From the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Olive Morris tells the story of this Windrush social justice activist and campaigner.
From the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Olive Morris, the social justice activist and campaigner.
Olive was a child when she moved from the countryside in Jamaica to the busy streets of London in Britain. She soon realised just how tough and hard life was growing up in Britain during the 1970s. Her life changed forever when she witnessed police brutality towards a Black man and was arrested when she came to his aid.
Olive became a leader within the Black British community, fighting against any kind of abuse and speaking up about racism. She never let the injustices she faced as a Black woman during that time stop her. Olive was involved in the first Black bookshops in Britain and spent much of her life fighting for the rights of those in her community. Olive's fearless determination inspired the building blocks for change within the Black British community.
This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the iconic social justice activist's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
Series: Little People, BIG DREAMS
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Olive Morris by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara is celebrated for its depiction of the life of Olive Morris, a social justice activist dedicated to improving her community. Reviews highlight her inspiring fight against racism, sexism, and oppression, underscoring her role in promoting social change.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780711285668
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 08 June 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Illustration: color illustrations
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Aurelia Durand
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 195.0mm
Height: 240.0mm
Weight: 330g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books and the author of the multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series of picture books that explore the lives of outstanding people. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture. Aurelia Durand is a French graphic artist. Her work, which includes the illustrations for the #1 New York Times bestseller This Book Is Anti-Racist, is a vivid celebration of diversity; she dedicates her artistic voice to matters involving representation. Aurelia represents Afro-descendants as joyful, proud, and empowered - a united community whose destinies are intertwined. These colorful personalities present the unified voice of a global community whose hopes, dreams, and desires envision an inclusive future for all. Her work has been featured in advertising campaigns, galleries, and editorial magazines; her clients include Nike, The New Yorker, Facebook, and more. Find her on Instagram: @4ur3lia.
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