Voices of justice : poems about people working for a better world / George Ella Lyon ; illustrated by Jennifer M. Potter.
| Author/creator | Lyon, George Ella, 1949- author. |
| Other author | Potter, Jennifer M. (Jennifer Michelle), illustrator. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2020. |
| Copyright Date | ©2020 |
| Description | 48 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | A who did it first? book Who did it first? book. ^A1431645 |
| Contents | 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. |
| Abstract | "A bold, lyrical collection of poems with gorgeous illustrations that highlight some of the most celebrated activists from around the world"-- Provided by publisher. |
| General note | Includes biographical information about the activists. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Interest age level | Ages 8-12 |
| Interest grade level | Grades 3-6 |
| Genre/form | Illustrated works. |
| Genre/form | Biographical poetry. |
| Genre/form | Juvenile works. |
| Genre/form | Poetry. |
| Genre/form | Biographical poetry. |
| Genre/form | Political poetry. |
| LCCN | 2020009790 |
| ISBN | 9781250263209 hardcover |
| ISBN | 1250263204 hardcover |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 811.54 L994V | ✔ Available | Place Hold |
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 811.54 L994V | ✔ Available | Place Hold |