Book
Voices of justice : poems about people working for a better world / George Ella Lyon ; illustrated by Jennifer M. Potter.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781250263209 (hardcover)
- ISBN: 1250263204 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 48 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2020.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes biographical information about the activists. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Xiuhtezcatl Martinez -- Nelson Mandela -- Jane Addams -- The students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas -- James Baldwin -- Virginia Wolff -- Chiune Sugihara -- The women of Greenham Common -- Greta Thunberg -- Dolores Huerta -- Jeannette Rankin -- The trimate: Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, Birute Galdikas -- Alexya Salvador -- Julia Butterfly Hill -- Shirley Chisholm -- Cristina Jimenez -- Jasilyn Charger. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 8-12. Henry Holt and Company. Grades 4-6. Henry Holt and Company. |
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| Subject: | Political activists > Poetry. Social reformers > Poetry. Children's poetry, American. American poetry. |
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Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Covington Branch | J 811.6 Lyon (Text) | 33126024155990 | JNonfiction | Available | - |
| Erlanger Branch | J 811.6 Lyon (Text) | 33126024156014 | JNonfiction | Available | - |
- School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2020 October
Copyright 2020 School Library Journal.Gr 3â6â Lyon uses poetry to highlight the stories of historical and contemporary activists. Whether it involves writing, creating art, protesting, or running for office, there is something to inspire every reader. The featured poems showcase a variety of forms and are enhanced by Potter's artwork. Each spread explores a different type of poetry, such as golden shovel, free verse, and concrete poetry. Sometimes the poem is a part of the illustration. Expressive portraits of the advocates provide engaging details. Many of the names will be familiar to children (James Baldwin, Jane Goodall, Dolores Huerta, Nelson Mandela, Greta Thunberg). The title ends on a call to action: The reader is the future of activism. The back matter includes more information about the activists, a guide for parents and caregivers, a glossary, and selected sources.VERDICT A motivating collection that celebrates past and present advocates. An additional purchase for elementary school collections.âMolly Dettmann, Norman North H.S., OK