Description
Leadership often begins with small acts of curiosity, compassion, and courage. Featuring kid-friendly text and full-color illustrations, Kid Trailblazers highlights contemporary figures who have led the way in government, social activism, environmental justice, and the arts. Readers 8 to 12 years old will learn how these influential people got their start as kids just like them, with impactful stories and fun facts such as:
Angela Merkel once won a trip to Moscow, where she bought a Beatles album.
Stacey Abrams and her siblings played pretend as librarians for fun.
Al Gore lived in a hotel as a kid and liked to drop water balloons off the roof!
Written by award-winning author Robin Stevenson and brought to life with lively full-color illustrations by Allison Steinfeld, Kid Trailblazers explores the childhood stories of leaders who have taken on the most pressing issues of our time by expressing themselves and challenging the world.
Inside you'll discover:
- Sixteen illustrated childhood biographies of influential changemakers and leaders
- Inspiring stories featuring Kamala Harris, Greta Thunberg, John Lewis, Ai Weiwei, Stacey Abrams, Angela Merkel, Elliot Page, Marley Dias, Mari Copeny, and many more
- Full-color illustrations throughout
- Kid-friendly nonfiction perfect for independent and reluctant readers
- An engaging introduction to contemporary history through memorable childhood experiences
- Short chapters ideal for classrooms, libraries, homeschooling, and family reading
Rediscover today's most inspiring leaders as kids—and explore how your own ideas, determination, and compassion can help shape a better future.
Product Details
Number of Pages: 224
Release Date: 2022-08-23
SKU: 9781683693017
Barcode: 9781683693017
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