Right Now!: Real Kids Speaking Up for Change

by Miranda Paul (Author) Bea Jackson (Illustrator)

Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

A joyful, inspiring picture book that introduces readers to eleven young people from around the world who didn't wait until they were grown to speak up about things that matter to them and change the world for the better, from an award-winning author and New York Times best-selling illustrator.

From climate activist Greta Thunberg to anti-bullying advocate Jaylen Arnold to peace activist Bana Alabed and more, these short profiles of young people and their causes will inspire readers to think about what matters most to them.

An author's note, Actions to Make a Difference, and additional resources are also included, providing a roadmap for any kid who wants to make change and help others too.

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$17.99

Kirkus

"Inspirational if a little airbrushed."
Miranda Paul
Miranda Paul is the award-winning author of more than a dozen books for children, including Little Libraries, Big Heroes, illustrated by John Parra. She is a founding member of the organization We Need Diverse Books, and lives with her family in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Baptiste Paul is a children's picture book author. His first book for NorthSouth, The Field, received 3 starred reviews and won the Sonia Lynn Sadler Award, was a Junior Library Guild selection, and also appeared on the Horn Book Fanfare Best of 2018, the School Library Journal Best of 2018, and the CCBC 2018 Choices lists. Baptiste loves sports, likes to roast his own coffee, and grills. He lives in Wisconsin with his family.

Estelí Meza grew up surrounded by books, and her love for illustration began when she attended la Feria del Libro Infantil y Juvenil with her father. In 2018, Estelí was awarded A la Orilla del Viento, the premier picture book award in Mexico. Finding Home was her author-illustrator debut in the United States, published by Scholastic. She has also illustrated books published in Mexico, Spain, and the United Arab Emirates. Estelí spends her days drawing in her neighborhood in Mexico City and is always happiest with her notebook and pencil, and a chocolate pastry and cafecito. Visit her at estelimeza.com
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780358137320
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Clarion Books
Publication date
September 20, 2021
Series
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BISAC categories
JNF053240 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics | Emigration & Immigration
JNF053140 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics | Prejudice & Racism
JNF007110 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Social Activists
JNF037020 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Environmental Conservation & Protection
JNF003270 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Endangered
JNF053180 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics | Special Needs
JNF053200 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics | Values & Virtues
JNF053070 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics | Homelessness & Poverty
JNF065000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Recycling & Green Living
JNF069000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Diversity & Multicultural
JNF071000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Activism & Volunteering
JNF007150 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | LGBT
Library of Congress categories
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