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Stand up! : ten mighty women who made a change / Brittney Cooper, Cathy Ann Johnson.

Cooper, Brittney C., 1980- (author.). Johnson, Cathy Ann, 1964- (illustrator.).

Summary:

Bestselling author Brittney Cooper is a leading Black feminist voice of our times. From her New York Times bestseller Eloquent Rage, selected by Emma Watson as an "Our Shared Shelf Book," to her frequent guest appearances on MSNBC, to her regular features on Cosmopolitan.com and Salon.com, and her TED Talk with over 800K views, there's no question Brittney Cooper is one of the most preeminent Black influencers of today. Now, this author, professor, activist, and cultural critic brings her immense talents to the children's space with a seven-title publishing deal at Scholastic, spanning from picture books to middle grade, and launching with this momentous picture book debut: Stand Up!Stand Up! tells the story of ten historic female figures who changed the world by standing up for what's right, including legendary Civil Rights activists like Ruby Bridges and Rosa Parks and spanning to contemporary role models like Bree Newsome, who removed the confederate flag from the South Carolina state house grounds, and Mari Copeny, a youth activist who fought for clean water in Flint, Michigan. This inspirational biographical collection will live side by side with bestselling classics like Little Leaders and She Persisted yet offers a wholly original, powerful new voice and approach that make this story so singular, personal, and groundbreaking. Cooper's enlightening text depicts both famous and unsung Black women who took a stand and made the world a better place for future generations. Each heroic figure is interconnected by a united quest for equity, and offers young readers a stirring, inspirational call to action, reminding them that they are mighty too, and can be forces for change when they stand up! Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781338763850
  • ISBN: 1338763857
  • Physical Description: 40 unnumbered pages ; 8.83 x 0.43 x 11.19 inches
  • Publisher: New York : Scholastic, Inc., [2022]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Award book
Formatted Contents Note:
Mum Bett -- Phillis Wheatley -- Ida B. Wells -- Rosa Parks/Claudette Colvin -- Ruby Bridges -- Prathia Hall -- Lelia Foley -- Bree Newsome -- Mari Copeny.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 4-8 Scholastic, Inc.
Grades K-3 Scholastic, Inc.
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR LG 4.1 0.5 518440.
Awards Note:
MASL Dogwood Readers Award nominee 2023

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Subject: African American women political activists > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Women, Black > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Political participation > Juvenile literature.
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Assertiveness in children > Juvenile literature.

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  • 14 of 14 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 2 of 2 copies available at Henry County Library System.

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  • 0 current holds with 14 total copies.
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Henry County - Lenora Blackmore J 920 .72 COOPER BRITTN (Text)
Digital Bookplate: DOGWOOD READERS AWARD NOMINEE 2023
I0000000288216 Juvenile Non-Fiction Available -
Henry County - Main Library J 920 .72 COOPER BRITTN (Text)
Digital Bookplate: DOGWOOD READERS AWARD NOMINEE 2023
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Stand up!: 10 Mighty Women Who Made a Change
Stand up!: 10 Mighty Women Who Made a Change
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Stand up!: 10 Mighty Women Who Made a Change

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The joys and challenges of standing up for oneself and others are celebrated. Writer and activist Cooper highlights the concept of "standing up" by introducing examples of African American women who made a difference by refusing to back down from the positions they took. Some of the stories are well known; others may be less familiar to readers but are just as worthy of notice. She begins with Mum Bett, who was born into slavery before the American Revolution. Once the United States became independent, she took the words of liberty in the country's new constitution to heart and sued for her freedom. Other entries cover journalist Ida B. Wells, who risked her life to bring attention to the violence that African Americans faced after the Civil War; Rosa Parks and Claudette Colvin, who fought against segregation; Prathia Hall, a preacher and powerful advocate for Black voting rights whose words resonated with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; and Mari Copeny, a girl from Flint, Michigan, who wrote a letter asking President Barack Obama to do something about the unsafe water in her city. Cooper's text is a clarion call that educates children about the work of Black women over the years and invites young people to become active in the causes they believe in. The engaging text is enhanced by Johnson's bright, fluid illustrations. (This book was reviewed digitally.) A work of advocacy and encouragement for the youngest readers. (Picture book. 4-8) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

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