How to Become an Accidental Activist (Accidental)

by Elizabeth MacLeod (Author) Jenn Playford (Illustrator)

How to Become an Accidental Activist (Accidental)
Reading Level: 6th − 7th Grade
Series: Accidental

Just Get Started! Be Unstoppable! Dream Big! How to Become an Accidental Activist profiles almost 100 activists from around the world, including change-makers like Greta Thunberg, Pete Seeger and Lilly Singh. This book shows us how ordinary people have persevered throughout history to do extraordinary things to help themselves and others.

These activists come from many different backgrounds and a drives to take action. They work for human rights, to help the environment, to preserve historic buildings and more. This book will inspire young readers by giving them tips on getting started, continuing when the going gets tough and encouraging others to get involved. They will learn how to use determination, channel their passions and dream big to change the world.

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School Library Journal

Gr 5-8--This collection spotlights a variety of activists from around the world, including high-profile figures such as Greta Thunberg and lesser-known individuals such as Pushpa Basnet, a Nepali social worker who advocates and cares for the children of imprisoned women in Nepal. Each chapter focuses on a specific aspect of activism, from finding one's passion to being flexible. Brief profiles of those who are working on initiatives such as climate change and human rights provide basic information about the individuals or groups, their work, and their motivations. Although a few historical activists are covered, the majority of the movements described are still in progress. This book details the endeavors of young people and incorporates information about events as recent as the COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter protests of 2020. Boldface words and phrases are interwoven throughout. Colorful sidebars highlight quotations and explanations that support the narrative, and large, clear photographs appear on each spread. Chapters start with a whimsical digital collage illustration. Back matter includes a glossary, a list of resources, and an index. VERDICT This volume will inspire readers to conduct further investigation into the movements that excite them, and they might be spurred to stand up and make their voices heard.--Sarah Reid, Four County Lib. Syst., NY

Copyright 2021 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Review quotes

"To be commended for the varied and diverse range of activists...It is important and meaningful. Highly Recommended."— "CM: Canadian Review of Materials"
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781459841444
Lexile Measure
1060
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Publication date
June 11, 2024
Series
Accidental
BISAC categories
JNF007110 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Social Activists
JNF038000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places | General
JNF053200 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics | Values & Virtues
JNF070000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Inspirational & Personal Growth
Library of Congress categories
Biographies
Juvenile works
Social action
Social reformers
Political activists
Political participation

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