[EPUB] Watch Us Rise PDF

[EPUB] Watch Us Rise PDF
[EPUB] Watch Us
Rise PDF
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Gr 8 Up{amp}mdash;A highly needed work for the #MeToo movement. Told
from the viewpoints of Chelsea and Jasmine, this thought-provoking novel
explores ideas of body-shaming, racial stereotypes, and gender
inequality. Chelsea is a poet and Jasmine is a writer and actress. Fed
up with their school's lack of acknowledgement of women's rights, they
decide to take a stand with their blog, 'Write Like A Girl.' It catches
the attention of many of their fellow classmates and other teens, but
causes problems for them with faculty. Will they be able to enlighten
their school community or make things worse for themselves? Readers will
enjoy the original poems and creative, witty blog entries. The ending
will leave teens inspired to make a difference and challenge the status
quo. Watson and Hagan do not disappoint in this powerful story of two
girls who take a stand against injustice while learning how to navigate
a world that seeks to silence them. VERDICT A timely and must-have
collaboration for all YA collections{amp}mdash;Cicely Lewis, Meadowcreek
High School Read more 'This stunning book is the story Iâ€ve been
waiting for my whole life; where girls rise up to claim their space with
joy and power. I resolve to give a copy to every teenager I know!' -
Laurie Halse Anderson, New York Times bestselling and award-winning
author of SPEAK and SHOUT'An extraordinary story of two indomitable
spirits, the power of friendship, and what leadership looks like in the
hands of young people today, Watch Us Rise is the novel we all need
right now.' - Brendan Kiely, New York Times bestselling co-author of ALL
AMERICAN BOYS and TRADITION'Timely, thought-provoking, and powerful.
Watch Us Rise is an immediate young adult classic.' - Julie Murphy, New
York Times bestselling author of DUMPLINâ€'Watch Us Rise is a source of
inspiration on every page and a remarkable story of the power of young
people to make a difference. And itâ€s a great read.' - Caroline
Kennedy, bestselling author and editor of SHE WALKS IN BEAUTY'In this
hybrid almanac of poetry, narrative and novel, Watson and Haganpiece
together the ultimate pictorial of friendship, life, elegy and New York
City. Through the eyes of Chelsea and Jasmine we celebrate legacy and
cultures, art and diaspora, feminism and home! Read this today. Give it
to the young person in your life. It is an instruction manual to freedom
and love and voice. It is a triumphant example of how literary arts and
poetry intersect in our everyday lives and fortify the marrow of our
survival.' - Mahogany L. Browne, author of BLACK GIRL MAGIC and WOKE
BABY'A highly needed work for the #MeToo movement. . . . Watson and