Kid Activists - (Kid Legends) by Robin Stevenson (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Across history, activists have worked, marched, and spoken out for equality and justice--and many had moving, relatable childhood stories. Martin Luther King Jr. argued with his dad about whether dancing was a sin. Harvey Milk had a passion for opera. Dolores Huerta was wrongly accused of plagiarizing. Kid activists tells these stories and more through engaging biographies and full-color illustrations on nearly every page. Learn about Susan B. Anthony, James Baldwin, Ruby Bridges, Frederick Douglass, Alexander Hamilton, Nelson Mandela, Iqbal Masih, Janet Mock, Rosa Parks, Autumn Peltier, Emma Watson, and Malala Yousafzai"--Back cover.

Book Synopsis

Moving, relatable, and totally true childhood biographies of Martin Luther King Jr., Susan B. Anthony, Helen Keller, Malala Yousafzai, and 12 other inspiring activists.

Before Martin Luther King Jr. inspired millions, he argued with his father about dancing. Before Helen Keller became one of the world's most influential disability-rights advocates, she faced the extraordinary challenge of learning language without being able to see or hear. Before Malala Yousafzai became a global symbol of girls' education, she was simply a child who loved learning. Through surprising stories, fascinating facts, and humorous moments, award-winning author Robin Stevenson reveals the relatable childhood experiences that helped shape these extraordinary lives.

Kid Activists tells readers 8 to 12 years old these childhood stories and more through kid-friendly texts and full-color cartoon illustrations on nearly every page. The diverse and inclusive group encompasses Susan B. Anthony, James Baldwin, Ruby Bridges, Frederick Douglass, Alexander Hamilton, Dolores Huerta, Helen Keller, Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, Iqbal Masih, Harvey Milk, Janet Mock, Rosa Parks, Autumn Peltier, Emma Watson, and Malala Yousafzai.

Inside you'll discover:

• Sixteen colorfully illustrated childhood biographies of influential activists
• Surprising facts that make history's most influential figures feel relatable
• Kid-friendly nonfiction perfect for independent reading, classroom and school libraries, and homeschool families
• Stories of courage, perseverance, empathy, and leadership, balancing humor, historical facts, and meaningful life lessons
• An engaging introduction to history, biography, and civic responsibility
• Perfect for young history enthusiasts and kids who want to learn how ordinary people can create extraordinary change

Meet the kids behind history's greatest changemakers--and discover how curiosity, compassion, and courage can inspire the leader within you.

Review Quotes

"Equally charming and informative."--Booklist

"[The activists'] stories offer inspiration as well as memorable moments. A broadly diverse roster of role models."--Kirkus Reviews

"The vivid details of each activist's story, combined with vibrant illustrations, demonstrate that every civil rights hero and popular firebrand started out as children, just like the rest of us."--School Library Journal

"Engaging and empowering."--YAYOMG.com

"Kids will be drawn in."--Chicago Parent

"In accessible but never patronizing prose, [Stevenson] sketches the stories of her subjects' childhoods, deftly setting the scene for each one and providing informative details, engaging quotes, and sometimes humorous anecdotes."--Mombian

"With comic-like illustrations by Allison Steinfeld, kids will be drawn in by the short chapters and stories of history-changing grownups who were once children, too."--Metro Parent

"Illustrate[s] a wide variety of early influences and backgrounds, proving to kids that where they come from isn't important when fixing something that is."--Terri Schlichenmeyer, Bookworm Sez

"An engrossing page-turner that will leave readers of all ages feeling inspired and empowered!"--Word Spelunking

Praise for the Kid Legends series:
"Just like history class, only hilarious."--Tim Federle, author of Better Nate Than Ever, on Kid Presidents by David Stabler

"Outstanding... Inspiring and entertaining."--Booklist, starred review, on Kid Athletes by David Stabler

"With cartoonish illustrations that will attract fans of Jeff Kinney's The Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Rachel Renée Russell's The Dork Diaries, this informative offering leaves no presidential childhood rock unturned."--School Library Journal, on Kid Presidents by David Stabler

"I can think of no better way to convey to children that their heroes were once just like them."--Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star, on Kid Scientists by David Stabler

"Impressively diverse."--Booklist, on Kid Artists by David Stabler

"A heartening reminder that 17 unconventional greats--not to mention all the rest--started out as children too."--Kirkus Reviews, on Kid Artists by David Stabler

"Filled with cute illustrations. . . [and] mini-biographies that are interesting, funny, and, most importantly, relevant to kids today."--Geek Dad, on Kid Scientists by David Stabler

About the Author

Robin Stevenson is an award-winning author of thirty books for kids and teens. Her writing has been translated into a number of languages and published in more than a dozen countries. She lives with her family on the west coast of Canada.

Allison Steinfeld obtained a BFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. She loves to create fun and playful work that can be enjoyed by readers of all ages. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia.