A is for Activist
One of NPR's Top 100 Book for Young Readers
“Reading it is almost like reading Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States, but for two-year olds—full of pictures and rhymes and a little cat to find on every page that will delight the curious toddler and parents alike.”—Occupy Wall Street
A is for Activist is an ABC board book written and illustrated for the next generation of progressives: families who want their kids to grow up in a space that is unapologetic about activism, environmental justice, civil rights, LGBTQ rights, and everything else that activists believe in and fight for.
The alliteration, rhyming, and vibrant illustrations make the book exciting for children, while the issues it brings up resonate with their parents' values of community, equality, and justice. This engaging little book carries huge messages as it inspires hope for the future, and calls children to action while teaching them a love for books.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 32
Book Binding: Board book
Year of Publication: 2013
Publisher: Triangle Square
Language: en
ISBN: 9781609805395
Creator Bio
Innosanto Nagara is an Indonesian-American author, illustrator, and activist based in Oakland, California. He is known for his bold and imaginative illustrations that explore themes of social justice and activism. Nagara's passion for activism and his belief in the power of children's literature to inspire change led him to write and illustrate his critically acclaimed book, A is for Activist. He is also the author and illustrator of other children's books such as Counting on Community and My Night in the Planetarium. Nagara's work has been praised for its ability to engage young readers in important conversations about activism, diversity, and equality.
