Our Future: How Kids Are Taking Action (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781772601039)

Young people from across the globe are raising awareness about what issues matter to them most and are working to protect the future that we all share. American Jaelun Parkerson kneels with his football teammates during the national anthem to protest racial injustice. Canadian Autumn Peltier spoke in front of the United Nations to raise awareness about water pollution Melati Wijsen from Indonesia started working at twelve-years-old to convince her government to ban plastic bags. And Tiassa Mutunkei from Kenya started a club for young people to stop elephants from being killed for their ivory tusks. Our Future shines a light on the efforts on ten brilliant and brave young activists who are making a difference for the future of our planet. The book's final pages give ideas for how young people can try and make a difference in their own lives and communities.

Author: Janet Wilson
ISBN-10: 1772601039
ISBN-13: 9781772601039
Publisher: Second Story Press
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2019
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.60h x 8.80w x 0.40d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2019
School Library Journal 11/15/2019 pg. 1