Kids Book Index
Miranda Paul
This picture book looks at how students can use their voices to advocate for change. It presents examples of children who have spoken up and includes an author’s note and additional resources. The book focuses on the idea that young people’s actions and words can make a difference, offering ways for students to participate in seeking change.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
The Pig War: How a Porcine Tragedy Taught England and America to ShareEmma Bland SmithIn 1859, British and American residents share San Juan Island in the Pacific Northwest. Tensions rise after an American farmer shoots a British pig, bringing the United States and England close to war. This account follows the events that led instead to a peaceful arrangement in which the two nations jointly occupied the island. It includes an author’s note, primary-source photographs, a timeline, and resources.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
All the Way to the Top: How One Girl’s Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed EverythingAnnette Bay PimentelThis picture-book biography follows Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins, who was born with cerebral palsy and encountered barriers in everyday life, including crossing streets in her wheelchair and attending kindergarten only in the afternoon. As a young child, she joined disability-rights meetings and protests with her parents. At eight, she traveled to Washington, D.C., during debate over the Americans with Disabilities Act and joined the Capitol Crawl, climbing the Capitol steps to demonstrate the lack of access.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Stand Up! Speak Up! A Story Inspired by the Climate Change RevolutionAndrew Joyner. Schwartz, Wade BooksA young white girl becomes involved in a climate-change protest with other children. After staying awake with her parents to watch news coverage, she continues thinking about images of climate disasters and persuades her parents to attend a town-hall meeting. The story follows her developing activism, using short two-word phrases that end in “up.” It closes with profiles of fourteen young climate activists from different parts of the world. Illustrations are black and white with green touches.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details