peaceful fights for equal rights by rob sanders

Readers will feel empowered and positioned as unique activists capable of making a difference in any way that they can by learning about the many faces and avenues of activism and change. This kid-friendly text provides examples of the many different forms of activism, organizing, protesting, boycotting, striking and movements that have and can upend inequity and inequality. In element #6 of Social Justice education, teachers provide opportunities for students to take action on issues that affect them and their communities. The book is strikingly illustrated by Jared Andrew Schorr, who specializes in creating work cut entirely from paper and brings Sanders words to life, adding an organic grass roots feel to the inspiring message that together, we can do anything. Readers are reminded that they can only do uniquely what they can do, so they must do it now. What is so powerful about this book is first it's simplicity in imagery and language and also the empowering implication which undergirds it: anyone can help change the world in any way that they can. The book simply lists many types of activism and encourages readers to take action from protests to strikes, staying quiet or screaming out loud, readers see a multitude of ways that change has and can be affected. Written almost as a how-to guide for today's budding activists, Peaceful Fights for Equal Rights is a rallying call-to-action for readers to speak up and speak out, in any way that they can. Using scarce yet rhythmic clear language coupled with bold imagery, the elementary ELA teacher/author makes clear that there is no one right way to make a difference, but it is necessary to make one now. The simple and powerful message of Peaceful Fights for Equal Rights is clear from the beginning - every voice matters, no matter how small, and every voice sings a unique and purposeful song.

Peaceful fights for equal rights by rob sanders