Peace, Love, Action!

Everyday Acts of Goodness from A to Z

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Pub Date 27 Aug 2019 | Archive Date 27 Aug 2019
Parallax Press | Plum Blossom

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Description

An invitation to young readers to roll up their sleeves, get inspired, and take action to build a sustainable, just, and loving world.

Peace, Love, Action! is an illustrated, illuminated A-Z of everyday actions that directly make a peaceful, fun, and vibrant world. With original artworks bringing each action to life, "make friends," "go local," "cooperate," "forgive" --seemingly small deeds can really add up! Illustrated by Tanya Zabinski in her characteristic earthy style, each action comes with an inspirational mini-bio of a real hero who exemplifies that action, from Thich Nhat Hanh ("breathe") to Wangari Maathai ("plant"), and follows with a set of "What You Can Do" prompts. With a foreword by singer-songwriter and activist legend, Ani DiFranco.
An invitation to young readers to roll up their sleeves, get inspired, and take action to build a sustainable, just, and loving world.

Peace, Love, Action! is an illustrated, illuminated A-Z of...

Advance Praise

“Peace Love Action perfectly embodies one of the key messages that I am always trying to get across to children around the world—that every day we live on this planet, we make some impact—and we have a choice as to what sort of difference we make.”

–Dr. Jane Goodall

“Peace, Love, Action! gathers a diverse mix of activists who contribute to peace in the world in inventive and individual ways. It gives the reader a lens to see each day as an opportunity to practice peace and justice.”

–Sister Helen Prejean campaigner against the death penalty and author of Dead Man Walking

“I recommend Peace, Love, Action! for the toolbox of every family and school that wants to bring more love into the world.”

–Valarie Kaur civil rights activist, lawyer, filmmaker, and founder of the Revolutionary Love Project

“This book stands us on the shoulders of activists like Ella Baker, who inspire us through their example. May it empower people of all ages to build a world that works for all.”

–Zachary Norris executive director of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights

“It’s a cliché to say this is an illustrated book for our times, but it is! Tanya Zabinski has created a much-needed book for the middle-grade reader— and for teachers to use to introduce exemplary people and concepts. Stunning, woodcut-like artwork puts the frosting on this cake!”

–Tomie dePaola award-winning illustrator/writer of more than 270 books, including Strega Nona and Quiet

“This book touches a nerve for anyone who wishes to hear the bells of freedom, and play a part in ringing them.”

–Innosanto Nagara author and illustrator of A is for Activist and M is for Movement AKA Humans Can’t Eat Golf Balls

“Peace Love Action perfectly embodies one of the key messages that I am always trying to get across to children around the world—that every day we live on this planet, we make some impact—and we have...


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This was a lovely little book that I’d love to have in the classroom. It covers an alphabet of activists and people who made a difference in the world. What a positive book to spread to kids.

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I was initially lead to believe this book was geared towards young children, but realized as I read it that it was more intended for middle-grade/young teens through adults. While I was familiar with the work of some of the names found in this volume, several were new to me. The way the sections are written, this book can be processed by young teens with minimal assistance, or a younger audience with a more hands-on approach from an adult. The illustrations were charming and did not distract from the written content. I particularly enjoyed the list of ideas at the end of each section if you are interested in getting involved or further wish to discuss what you have read. This book would make a fabulous gift for various celebrations, but graduation in particular struck me as young adults are leaving what is familiar to find their way in the world. It would also be a great introduction for a family of a wide variety of ages looking to learn together.

Thank you to NetGalley and Parallax Press for providing me with an ARC.

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"Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference" -- Jane Goodall.
This is how this inspiring book starts!
This is a treasure in which we encounter many different stories to illustrate "acts of goodness" from A to Z. For instance, P is for plant, J is for juxtapose, I is for illuminate.
B is for breathe and it tells the story of a Buddhist monk who taught students how mindful breathing could help them stay brave and compassionate in dangerous situations.
The illustrations are simple though powerful.
The author, Tanya, mixes art and activism, her art is thus socially conscious art.
Everything she shares and creates is positive, simple and includes prints, paintings, murals and even drawings on shirts.
She explores social responsibility through creativity and blends both in a beautifully written and engaging book.
In the introduction, she starts by explaining her vision of peaceful activism and recalls Gandhi's and Martin Luther King's peaceful struggles and views on peaceful activism.
She sums up her thoughts about it in this definition: someone who works to choose love over fear.
What I enjoy the most in such non-fiction works is that the author draws from her own past and experiences and shares them with us. It gives substance to her advice.
The A to Z part of the book is illuminating and inspiring.
I also enjoy the "What you can do" advice.
Thanks a lot for this delightful and amazing book as well as for the comprehensive list of resources and websites.
A must have!

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Lately many books have come out detailing the stories of the lives of well-known, inspiring people. Books about inspiring women, or books about inspiring man, The book "Peace, Love, Action!" has something special. Not only does it illustrate the lives of many inspiring people but it goes further. At the end of each chapter there is a section "What you can do." full of inspiration, suggestions, hints. And these suggestions and ideas are so relevant and doable and inspirational that getting started with finding your passion and starting to change the world one step at a time is coming easily.

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