Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History

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This bold nonfiction picture book explores 25 moments of protest, resistance, and revolution in American history. Protest is as American as apple pie. This bold, energetic nonfiction picture book introduces budding activists to 25 moments of resistance and revolution in American history through rhythmic, lyrical text and vibrant illustrations inspired by protest art. Includes info boxes, educational endnotes, timeline, and more to support learning. AGES: 6 to 8 AUTHOR: Rachel C. Katz has not started any revolutions . . . yet. Rachel is a writer and an educator who loves making American history accessible to young readers. She lives in Massachusetts with her family. American Revolutions is her debut picture book. Sophie Bass is an Illustrator of mixed British and Trinidadian heritage who lives and works in London. Her work draws inspiration from music, social justice, mythology and symbolism. Sophie works by hand, employing traditional techniques with gouache and pen, to create contemporary images with strong figures, vivid hues and a distinctive style. Windrush Child by renowned poet by John Agard was her debut picture book. SELLING POINTS: . AMERICAN HISTORY: Part of our collection of books to celebrate America's 250th birthday, and to support young readers investigating 250+ years of American history in 2026 and beyond . ACTIVISM: Explores American history as an ongoing series of protests moving toward a more perfect union and encourages young readers to consider the changes they want to make in the world . LYRICAL, RHYMING NONFICTION: Joins our critically acclaimed, award-winning collection of nonfiction picture books that bring topics to life with lyrical, rhyming text and lush illustration . HUMAN DIVERSITY: Features events in the fight for equal rights for LGBTQIA+ Americans, disabled Americans, and other marginalized groups . EDUCATIONAL EXTRAS: Includes information boxes on each spread to support young readers, plus nine pages of educational end notes (including timeline and author and illustrator notes) to extend learning

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"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. From the Boston Tea Party to the Dakota Access Pipeline protests, the book asserts that protest is American by definition! The rhyming text conveys a message of determination and hope, while supplemental text boxes, timelines, and maps provide additional reading for older children or their reading helpers to expand on the events and topics raised." - Danielle Ballantyne, Foreword Reviews
"As the country commemorates Lexington and Concord and the American Revolution, author Rachel Katz and illustrator Sophie Basss fact-filled and delightfully rendered picture book shows how 25 moments of protest, resistance, and revolution led to victories won by the same kind of grit and risk-taking of the Minutemen 250 years agoemancipation from slavery, womens rights, safe foods, environmental protection, and minority voting rights.LitHub,most anticipated children's books of 2025

Author Bio

Rachel C. Katz taught middle school humanities for many years and introduced hundreds of students to her passions: writing, literature, American history, and civics. Rachel is a curriculum consultant and a writer who loves making American history accessible to young readers. She is a student in Hamline Universitys Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Children and Young Adults program. RISE UP: POWERFUL PROTESTS IN AMERICAN HISTORY is her debut picture book. In addition to writing both serious and silly picture books, Rachel also writes graphic novels and nonfiction for older readers. Rachel loves making art, doing crossword puzzles, and spending time with her family. She probably didnt hear what you just said because shes busy reading. Rachel lives in Massachusetts.

Sophie Bass is an Illustrator of mixed British and Trinidadian heritage who lives and works in London. Her work draws inspiration from music, social justice, mythology and symbolism. Sophie works by hand, employing traditional techniques with gouache and pen, to create contemporary images with strong figures, vivid hues and a distinctive style. Windrush Child by renowned poet by John Agard was her debut picture book.