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Ho, Joanna

Summary: "...a moving text about the life and work of social activist and artist, Ai Weiwei. Told in...lyrical writing, this story shines a light on Ai Weiwei's journey and focuses on Safe Passage, his exhibition of thousands of life jackets at the Konzerthaus Berlin. Moved by the life jackets discarded on the shores of the Greek Island of Lesbos by people seeking safety far from home, Ai Weiwei created...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2023

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 AI

Galat, Joan Marie

Summary: "Discover the path to becoming a champion of change! From climate challenges to the Black Lives Matter movement to protecting the smallest of endangered species, this book leads you through an overview of issues, essential human rights background, and stories of how other young activists tackle local, national, and international problems. Before you know it, advocate and crusader will be words...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Beyond Words 2024

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J 303.4 GAL

Rockliff, Mara

Summary: "Corita Kent (1918-1986) was a visual artist, art teacher, and Catholic nun whose work was revolutionary and is widely revered. In her classroom, she encouraged her students to see the ordinary as extraordinary and make art from the so-called commonplace around them. She embodied this in her own work--making screen prints and collage that celebrated the values and themes of hope, love, justice,...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2024

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 COR

Lassieur, Allison

Summary: This encyclopedia offers readers the chance to explore the 63 national parks in the United States and its territories. Alongside photos of the parks, the text highlights each park's history, points of interest, and things to do. Features include glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Encyclopedias, an imprint of Abdo Reference 2023

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J917.3 LAS

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