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Rise Up! by Rachel C. Katz

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Rise Up!

Powerful Protests in American History

Rachel C. Katz

Barefoot Books · Print & ebook · March 11, 2025

Reading lane: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / Civil & Human Rights

A 2025 EUREKA!

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Why This Clicks

History in Motion

A lyrical, accessible look at 25 American protests, with room to linger over the details.

Come here for

  • A sweeping span from the Boston Tea Party to the Capitol Crawl
  • A vivid way to explore protest, resistance, and change

Expect

  • Lyrical text paired with information boxes
  • A timeline, map, and deeper notes on all 25 events

Book Details

Authors
Rachel C. Katz
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Published
March 11, 2025
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / Civil & Human Rights · Civil & Human Rights for Teens
Reading lane
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / Civil & Human Rights

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Publisher Categories

  • Colonial & Revolutionary U.S.

  • U.S. Places

  • Civics & Government

  • JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / Civil & Human Rights

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  • Activism & Social Justice

About This Book

A 2025 EUREKA! Silver Award Winner Featured on Literary Hub's Most Anticipated Children's Books of 2025 list! "Brilliant colors and dramatic contrast burst from the pages of this age-appropriate primer on the history and power of protests in the United States." – Foreword Reviews Throughout our long history, when something's unfair When rights need expanding, or wrongs need repair Americans argue. We march and we cheer. We write songs and speeches. We go volunteer. From the...

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A 2025 EUREKA! Silver Award Winner Featured on Literary Hub's Most Anticipated Children's Books of 2025 list! "Brilliant colors and dramatic contrast burst from the pages of this age-appropriate primer on the history and power of protests in the United States." – Foreword Reviews Throughout our long history, when something's unfair When rights need expanding, or wrongs need repair Americans argue. We march and we cheer. We write songs and speeches. We go volunteer. From the Boston Tea Party to the Capitol Crawl, inspire young activists in this bold nonfiction picture book that explores 25 moments of protest, resistance and revolution throughout American history. In a powerful celebration of the United States' 250th birthday, teach kids how we campaign and vote. We challenge tradition. Protest is American by definition! - Lyrical text inspires young readers to make change in the world - Info boxes on each page support learning - 14 pages of endmatter includes a timeline and map of the 25 protests, and dives deeper into each event to further learning beyond the book

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