Life can throw things at us that seem overpowering, and events might sometimes seem out of our control – but everyone has the power to make a difference. Read 25 inspiring tales of young people who changed – or are still changing – the world. From musical geniuses to environmental activists, Young, Fearless, Awesome is a beautifully illustrated celebration of human passion and courage. It features modern-day activists and campaigners such as Greta Thunberg, Felix Finkbeiner, Thandiwe Chama and Emma González, plus a selection of inspirational heroes from recent history, such as Anne Frank and Claudette Colvin. These inspirational youths stood up for what they believed in, spoke out against injustice, and overcame huge obstacles to make a change. Most importantly, they can teach us how small steps can lead to big changes.'Be Awesome Like...' sections at the end of every profile, inspired by the young heroes featured, give practical suggestions to readers about how they can show bravery or make a difference in their own daily lives.
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Meet 25 young people who changed, or are changing, the world!
Anne Frank Claudette Colvin Kim Soo-nyung Ryan White Samantha Smith Carlos Acosta Tawakkol Karman Deng Adut Jesse Martin Iqbal Masih George the Poet Thandiwe Chama Ryan Hreljac Boyan Slat Victoria Arlen Sonita Alizadeh Malala Yousafzai Ann Makosinski Felix Finkbeiner Sheku Kanneh-Mason Emma Gonzalez Xiuhtezcatl Roske-Martinez Sunakali Greta Thunberg.
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Features profiles of current young people who are making a difference to the world today – representing the zeitgeist for activism, especially around environmental issues and climate change.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781783125258
Publisert
2020
Utgiver
Vendor
Welbeck Children's Books
Vekt
580 gr
Høyde
248 mm
Bredde
194 mm
Dybde
18 mm
Aldersnivå
JC, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
112

Forfatter

Biographical note

Brought up on a diet of Everlasting Gobstoppers and Snozzcumbers, Stella Caldwell has long admired the incredible writing of Roald Dahl. She studied English Literature at the University of Edinburgh, and is the author of many other books for children.