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Woke
A Young Poet's Call to Justice
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See moreA collection of poems to inspire kids to stay woke and become a new generation of activists.
A collection of poems to inspire kids to stay woke and become a new generation of activists.
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Historically, poets have been at the forefront of social movements. Woke is a collection of poems by women of colour that reflects the joy and passion in the fight for social justice, tackling topics from discrimination to empathy, and acceptance to speaking out.
With Theodore Taylor's bright, emotional art and writing from Mahogany L. Browne, Elizabeth Acevedo, and Olivia Gatwood, children will be inspired to create their own art and poems to express how they perceive justice and injustice.
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Vogue praises the collection for addressing social justice and activism in an accessible way for middle-graders. Kirkus gives it a starred review, recommending it as a gift and a tool to challenge and grow. School Library Journal applauds it as an important, #OwnVoices book that meets young people's needs for expression and social justice. Publishers Weekly highlights its clear declarations and metaphors, noting its relevance as a conversation starter. Booklist calls it a must-add to youth poetry collections, empowering readers with the message that "our voice is our greatest power."
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ISBN: 9781250311207
Publisher: St Martin's Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 10 March 2020
Country: United States
Imprint: St Martin's Press
Illustration: full-color illustrations throughout
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Theodore Taylor III
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 245.0mm
Height: 293.0mm
Weight: 556g
Pages: 56
About the Author
Mahogany Browne is a writer, educator, organizer, mentor, and curator. She has published several books of poetry and has been artistic director at Urban Word NYC. Mahogany lives in Brooklyn, NY. mobrowne.com Theodore Taylor III is an artist, designer, and photographer. He is the winner of the John Steptoe Award for New Talent for his work in When the Beat Was Born. He lives in Richmond, Virginia, with his wife and their son. theodore3.com Elizabeth Acevedo is the New York Times bestselling author of The Poet X. She lives in Washington, DC, with her partner. acevedowrites.com Olivia Gatwood has national recognition for her poetry and work as a Title IX Compliant educator, and has been featured on HBO, Huffington Post, MTV, VH1, and BBC. Olivia lives in Boston, Massachusetts. oliviagatwood.com
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