Kids have made their voices heard throughout the Civil Rights and Black Lives Matter movements, and this absorbing introduction to that history—told through the fictional story of a young activist—will galvanize the next generation of change-makers.
When a woman in town is shot by a police officer, Sage's social studies teacher decides to start a Black History unit called "Say Their Names." He tells the class the stories of the Civil Rights movement's most influential figures. And he tells the stories of various Black people who were killed by police and the youth-led movements that emerged as a result. While listening, Sage becomes more and more convinced that she needs to take part in her local protest—she needs to do something about the injustice in her own town.
Both a compelling history lesson and an energizing tale of making your voice heard (and in the process, getting to know the people in your life better), this graphic novel is an important and kid-relevant rallying cry.
Pan Cooke is an Irish artist and "cartoonivist" living in Dublin. He is known for his powerful social justice comics on issues like police violence, mental health, and human rights. His work has reached a wide audience online and led to collaborations with organizations such as Amnesty International and Campaign Zero. He is the author/illustrator of the acclaimed graphic novel memoir Puzzled.
Nsé Ufot is a nationally recognized organizer, political strategist, and author whose work has helped transform civic participation across the U.S. South. As the founding CEO of the New Georgia Project Action Fund, she played a central role in mobilizing hundreds of thousands of new voters—helping to flip Georgia and make history in 2020 and 2021. She is the founder of Solidarity Analytics & Media, where she advises movements, candidates, and philanthropic partners. This is her first book.
Kids have made their voices heard throughout the Civil Rights and Black Lives Matter movements, and this absorbing introduction to that history—told through the fictional story of a young activist—will galvanize the next generation of change-makers.
When a woman in town is shot by a police officer, Sage's social studies teacher decides to start a Black History unit called "Say Their Names." He tells the class the stories of the Civil Rights movement's most influential figures. And he tells the stories of various Black people who were killed by police and the youth-led movements that emerged as a result. While listening, Sage becomes more and more convinced that she needs to take part in her local protest—she needs to do something about the injustice in her own town.
Both a compelling history lesson and an energizing tale of making your voice heard (and in the process, getting to know the people in your life better), this graphic novel is an important and kid-relevant rallying cry.
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Pan Cooke is an Irish artist and "cartoonivist" living in Dublin. He is known for his powerful social justice comics on issues like police violence, mental health, and human rights. His work has reached a wide audience online and led to collaborations with organizations such as Amnesty International and Campaign Zero. He is the author/illustrator of the acclaimed graphic novel memoir Puzzled.
Nsé Ufot is a nationally recognized organizer, political strategist, and author whose work has helped transform civic participation across the U.S. South. As the founding CEO of the New Georgia Project Action Fund, she played a central role in mobilizing hundreds of thousands of new voters—helping to flip Georgia and make history in 2020 and 2021. She is the founder of Solidarity Analytics & Media, where she advises movements, candidates, and philanthropic partners. This is her first book.
