Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can You!
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- 8,49 €
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- 8,49 €
Publisher Description
Marley Dias, the powerhouse girl-wonder who started the #1000blackgirlbooks campaign, speaks to kids about her passion for making our world a better place, and how to make their dreams come true!Marley Dias, the powerhouse girl-wonder who started the #1000blackgirlbooks campaign, speaks to kids about her passion for making our world a better place, and how to make their dreams come true!In this accessible guide with an introduction by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay, Marley Dias explores activism, social justice, volunteerism, equity and inclusion, and using social media for good. Drawing from her experience, Marley shows kids how they can galvanize their strengths to make positive changes in their communities, while getting support from parents, teachers, and friends to turn dreams into reality. Focusing on the importance of literacy and diversity, Marley offers suggestions on book selection, and delivers hands-on strategies for becoming a lifelong reader.
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Thirteen-year-old Dias who launched the #1000blackgirlbooks book drive campaign when she was in sixth grade offers an insightful and uplifting guide to becoming an activist. "If black girls' stories are missing, then the implication is that they don't matter," she writes, explaining why she started the book drive. "I didn't like it so I had to do something." With humor and sensitivity, Dias speaks to issues of race beyond representation in books; one section uses Disney princesses to introduce the concept of being "woke." Acknowledging the invaluable encouragement of her parents, Dias advocates for her peers to follow their passions and instincts even if the impact starts small. Color photos of Dias appear throughout, and a list of 500 books featuring black girls is included. Ages 10 up.
