Stand up! Speak up!

Stand up! Speak up!Stand Up! Speak Up!: A Story Inspired by the Climate Change Revolution by Andrew Joyner
Published by Schwartz & Wade Books on October 6, 2020
ISBN: 0593301587
Pages: 40
Format: Picture Book Fiction
Goodreads
three-stars

This book encourages readers to get active in their communities to fight climate change. The book begins with a kid participating in a climate change rally. They then go home and watch the discouraging news about the effects of climate change with their parents. The child is unable to sleep but hatches a plan to get active in local government.

The text is entirely two word sentences that end with the word “up” — write up, speak up, stand up, hands up, etc. The illustrations are black and white with green accents, and are very detailed and busy. This book definitely requires more discussion with young readers as there’s actually quite a bit there. The back pages include more information about young people acting and participating in climate change activism. Recommended for readers 4 and up.

Reviewed by Jessie Trafton, Skidompha Library, Damariscotta, ME

three-stars