Rise Up! :Powerful Protests in American History
Rise Up! :Powerful Protests in American History
paperback
Published:
27 May, 2025
Description
"Brilliant colors and dramatic contrast burst from the pages of this age-appropriate primer on the history and power of protests in the United States." – Foreword Reviews
Throughout our long history, when something's unfair
When rights need expanding, or wrongs need repair
Americans argue. We march and we cheer.
We write songs and speeches. We go volunteer.
From the Boston Tea Party to the Capitol Crawl, inspire young activists in this bold nonfiction picture book that explores 25 moments of protest, resistance and revolution throughout American history. In a powerful celebration of the United States' 250th birthday, teach kids how we campaign and vote. We challenge tradition. Protest is American by definition!
- Lyrical text inspires young readers to make change in the world
- Info boxes on each page support learning
- 14 pages of endmatter includes a timeline and map of the 25 protests, and dives deeper into each event to further learning beyond the book
Prizes
Runner-up for A 2025 EUREKA! Silver Award Winner 2025 (United States),Commended for 2025 Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books for Kids List 2025
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9798888593691 |
| ISBN10 | 8888593691 |
| Number Of Pages | 48 |
| Item Weight | 204 g |
| Product Dimensions | 254 x 248 x 4 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Barefoot Books Ltd |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
A moving historical protest primer that invites even the youngest readers to rise up and fight for what’s right. - Kirkus Reviews
"Brilliant colors and dramatic contrast burst from the pages of this age-appropriate primer on the history and power of protests in the United States. From the Boston Tea Party to the Dakota Access Pipeline protests, the book asserts that “protest is American by definition!” The rhyming text conveys a message of determination and hope, while supplemental text boxes, timelines, and maps provide additional reading for older children or their reading helpers to expand on the events and topics raised." - Danielle Ballantyne, Foreword Reviews
"As the country commemorates Lexington and Concord and the American Revolution, author Rachel Katz and illustrator Sophie Bass’s fact-filled and delightfully rendered picture book shows how 25 moments of protest, resistance, and revolution led to victories won by the same kind of grit and risk-taking of the Minutemen 250 years ago—emancipation from slavery, women’s rights, safe foods, environmental protection, and minority voting rights. – LitHub, most anticipated children's books of 2025
"In its wide scope, lively illustrations, and enthusiastic message, it’s a highly recommended volume." - Mombian
"And finally, a book that is VERY much a book we need for our times right now. 25 protests are recounted, showing kids how to get into some good trouble." – Betsy Bird, Librarian, @FuseEight
Author's Bio
Rachel C. Katz taught middle school humanities for many years and introduced hundreds of students to her passions: writing, literature, American history, and civics. Rachel is a curriculum consultant and a writer who loves making American history accessible to young readers. She is a student in Hamline University’s Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Children and Young Adults program. RISE UP: POWERFUL PROTESTS IN AMERICAN HISTORY is her debut picture book. In addition to writing both serious and silly picture books, Rachel also writes graphic novels and nonfiction for older readers. Rachel loves making art, doing crossword puzzles, and spending time with her family. She probably didn’t hear what you just said because she’s busy reading. Rachel lives in Massachusetts.
Sophie Bass is an Illustrator of mixed British and Trinidadian heritage who lives and works in London. Her work draws inspiration from music, social justice, mythology and symbolism. Sophie works by hand, employing traditional techniques with gouache and pen, to create contemporary images with strong figures, vivid hues and a distinctive style. Windrush Child by renowned poet by John Agard was her debut picture book.