Great artwork and flowing prose. This alphabet is packed with subjects for conversations to have with your children. I'm not sure a young reader would be able to grasp all of the words. Some people in the US want this book banned, and that's why I've read it. ( )

Description: An alphabet book that introduces young readers to the world of activism, encouraging them to stand up for justice, equality, and the betterment of society.
Age Group: 3-7 years

"Not your typical alphabet board book, this one packs a powerful message both visually as well as verbally. Each spread presents a letter and a bit of social commentary urging children to take a stand against war and violence, develop an awareness of our environment, and promote acceptance and equality for all cultures, races, religions, genders, and walks of life. For example, "A is for Activist./Advocate. Abolitionist. Ally./Actively Answering A call to Action." "Y is for You. And Youth./Your planet. Your rights/Your future. Your truth./Y is for Yes. Yes! Yes! Yes!" Despite the format, this introduction to social justice is best suited to older children, who will need plenty of explanation and discussion to help them understand issues such as feminism or workers' rights. Nagara relies upon colorful illustrations—many representing the energy behind activism with arms and fists raised—lots of alliteration, and rhyming for each letter and idea. An ever-present black cat hiding or prowling on each letter's page seeks to hold listeners' interest as well. An unusual offering that may plant the seeds for and spark discussions about activism.—Susan Shaver, Hemingford Public Schools, NE"

I read this book with my class for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and I really feel like it showed them a new side of things. I didn't want to read a typical MLK book because it doesn't always come off in the right way so I changed it up and talked about Activism instead and this book went along with that perfectly! ( )

This is not a typical alphabet book. It focuses on equal rights, LGBTQ+ rights, peaceful protests, wealth inequality, immigrant rights, democracy, and other social issues. I loved the rhythm of the book and the alphabetical organization. I thought it was a bit odd that it introduced Democrats and Republicans in the beginning because there are social issues that exist outside the U.S.'s. two-party system