Rise Up and Sing! Power, Protest, and Activism in Music

Andrea Warner (author), Louise Reimer (illustrator)

Paperback (05 Sep 2024)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This inspiring introduction to activism and social justice for young teens shows the important role music plays in changing the world, featuring:

Musicians young teens will know and love: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Lil Nas X, and more!
Iconic artists from past generations: readers will learn about the extraordinary impact of artists such as Nina Simone, Neil Young, John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Tracy Chapman, and more.
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.

In Rise Up and Sing!, Andrea Warner explores how music has contributed to the fight for social justice. Across eight areas of activism-the climate emergency, Indigenous rights, civil rights, disability rights, 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, gender equality, the peace/anti-war movement, and human rights-Warner introduces some of the artists, past and present, who have made a difference both on stage and off.

Through ground-breaking artists and iconic moments, Rise Up and Sing! shows us that a song is never just a song, and that music really does have the power to change the world.

ISBN:	9781778402159
Publisher:	Greystone Books
Imprint:	Greystone Kids
Pub date:	05 Sep 2024
Language:	English
Number of pages:	200
Weight:	516g
Height:	179mm
Width:	229mm
Spine width:	18mm