A perfect tool for young readers as they grow into the leaders of tomorrow, Veronica Chambersâs inspiring collection of profilesâalong with Senator Cory Bookerâs stirring forewordâwill inspire readers of all ages to stand up for whatâs right.
You may only be one person, but you have the power to change the world.
Before they were activists, they were just like you and me. From Frederick Douglass to Malala Yousafzai, Joan of Arc to John Lewis, Susan B. Anthony to Janet Mockâthese remarkable figures show us what it means to take a stand and say no to injustice, even when it would be far easier to stay quiet.
Resist profiles men and women who resisted tyranny, fought the odds, and stood up to bullies that threatened to harm their communities. Their stories will inspire you to speak out and rise upâevery single day.
Foreword copyright (c) 2018 by Cory Booker; Afterword copyright (c) 2018 by Samantha Fuentes