How to Become an Accidental Activist
by Elizabeth MacLeod; Frieda Wishinsky
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Pub Date Apr 13 2021 | Archive Date Apr 13 2021
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Description
Just Get Started! Be Unstoppable! Dream Big!
How to Become an Accidental Activist profiles almost 100 activists from around the world, including change-makers like Greta Thunberg, Pete Seeger and Lilly Singh. This book shows us how ordinary people have persevered throughout history to do extraordinary things to help themselves and others.
These activists come from many different backgrounds and a drives to take action. They work for human rights, to help the environment, to preserve historic buildings and more. This book will inspire young readers by giving them tips on getting started, continuing when the going gets tough and encouraging others to get involved. They will learn how to use determination, channel their passions and dream big to change the world.
A Note From the Publisher
Biographies, picture books, cookbooks—Elizabeth MacLeod has written them all and more. She has won many awards for her writing, including the Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children's Nonfiction, as well as Children's Choice awards across Canada. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.
Jenn Playford has over 20 years experience illustrating creative solutions in the field of editorial, publishing, advertising and product design and her work has been showcased in Communication Arts and How magazine. Some of her clients include Zoomer magazine, Food Illustrated (UK), LA Times, Delta Airlines, United Way, Running Press, Klutz Publishing and Galison/Mudpuppy. Recently her illustrations have been animated into videos for the Royal Bank of Canada and Locallove.ca. Jenn grew up in Europe and Toronto and her international experiences have greatly influenced her, along with a passion for design, fashion and books. She now lives in Victoria, British Columbia with her two children.
Advance Praise
Praise for How to Become an Accidental Genius:
Quill & Quire
"Here’s hoping books such as this one help to ignite the curiosity and problem-solving skills of future geniuses."
Resource Links
"A fantastic mini-encyclopaedia…Get your thinking caps on, be inspired and you may accidentally stumble onto something when you were thinking of creating something else! This is How to Become an Accidental Genius."
Kirkus Reviews
"An engaging tour of the inspirations behind a host of marvelous inventions."
Youth Services Book Review
“An inspiring book…Vivid color photographs, a glossary, resources and an index make this a useful reference for deciding on a subject for further research.”
CM: Canadian Review of Materials
"A valuable contribution to the genre…Teachers involved with science fairs will want to share the wisdom of How to Become an Accidental Genius with the young and curious students under their guidance. Highly Recommended."
Booklist
"With many geniuses included and a good deal of space devoted to illustrations, each introduction is limited in length but usefully concise. An informative overview with an upbeat look and a lively text."
School Library Journal
"A worthy addition to the pantheon of books on inventors and inventions."
Canadian Children's Book News, starred review
★ “Engaging and thought provoking, this book is treasure trove of inspirational people and ideas. There is a plethora of terrific black-and-white photographs, lively illustrations, motivating quotes and sidebars packed with additional information.”
The International Educator
“An ingenious exploration of the masterminds who accidentally created great inventions…you will love this.”
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781459826113 |
| PRICE | $26.95 (USD) |
