If You're Going to a March

(Hardback)

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If youre going to a march, youre going to want a signand this cheerful, introductory handbook. Inspired by author Martha Freemans own experiences, it addresses many of the questions kids might have: What should I wear How will I get there Where can I go to the bathroom Is it okay to dance (It is!). All the while the text focuses on our Constitutional right as Americans to assemble . . . whatever our political point of view.

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"A bright, positive, and child-friendly description of how to participate in a protest and/or march. Freeman takes readers through the experience and offers practical advice for making signs, being comfortable for the long haul, striking up conversations, and finding one's own voice. This book can be read before, during, and after an important discussion about the hows and whys of civic engagement. The author includes an afterword that simply but potently describes our democracy and history of protests. VERDICT A befitting and timely addition that belongs in any collection, large or small." --School Library Journal online

Author Bio

Martha Freeman has been marching since she was in middle school. Her 30 children's books include Mrs. Wow Never Wanted a Cow, Zap!, and Effie Starr Zook Has One More Question. She has three children and lives in Philadelphia. Violet (Jung Ah) Kim received a BFA degree in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design and is the illustrator of Earth Day, Birthday! (Two Lions) and The Little Gray Bunny (Charlesbridge). She lives in Seoul, South Korea.