Rise Up and Sing! : Power, Protest, and Activism in Music
(2023)

Nonfiction

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Details

PUBLISHED
[United States] : Greystone Books, 2023
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1 online resource

ISBN/ISSN
9781771648998 MWT16494425, 1771648996 16494425
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES

- Makes social justice accessible: Uses music to introduce teens to the power of activism, and many social justice issues-from Indigenous and 2SLGBTQIA+ rights to climate justice and the peace/anti-war movement. - Features familiar and favorite artists: Includes artists that young teens will know and love, such as Lil Nas X, Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Kendrick Lamar, and more. - Introduces iconic artists from past generations: Shares the art and activism of famous icons young teens may know less about, including Neil Young, Björk, Nina Simone, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, and Tracy Chapman. - Playlists for each social justice issue: Each chapter includes a playlist with recommended songs about an area of activism, from classic tracks to contemporary hits. - Engaging illustrations: Louise Reimer depicts artists in a precise and fun style throughout the book. LEVELING Lexile: 1130L Guided reading level: Z+

Mode of access: World Wide Web

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