Resist
40 Profiles of Ordinary People Who Rose Up Against Tyranny and Injustice
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Publisher Description
A perfect tool for young readers as they grow into the leaders of tomorrow, Veronica Chambers’s inspiring collection of profiles—along with Senator Cory Booker’s stirring foreword—will inspire readers of all ages to stand up for what’s 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 Mock—these 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. Along with their portraits and most memorable quotes, their stories will inspire you to speak out and rise up—every single day.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In a foreword to this eclectic roundup of biographical sketches, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker underscores the importance of "pay back the blessings we have inherited from those who have resisted with our own continued struggle, service, and resistance." Chambers's snapshots focus on such familiar historical change-makers as Frederick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony, Nelson Mandela, and Rachel Carson. Among contemporary activists are Malala Yousafzai and the million participants in the 2017 Women's March; lesser-known crusaders include Chiune Sugihara, a Japanese man stationed in Lithuania during WWII, who fabricated visas for Jewish refugees. Chambers writes in a clear narrative style that briefly explores each individual's drive to bring about change and their resulting accomplishments. Each profile opens with a quote (the wittiest is the Dalai Lama's: "If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito") and concludes with an often cogent "#Resist Lesson." Illustrations not seen by PW. Ages 8 12.
