Rise Up and Sing! Synopsis
This inspiring introduction to activism and social justice for young teens shows the important role music plays in changing the world, featuring:
- Musicians young teens will know and love: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Lil Nas X, and more!
- Iconic artists from past generations: readers will learn about the extraordinary impact of artists such as Nina Simone, Neil Young, John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Tracy Chapman, and more.
- Playlists for each social justice issue: Each chapter includes a playlist with recommended songs about an area of activism, from classic tracks to contemporary hits.
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Rise Up and Sing!, Andrea Warner explores how music has contributed to the fight for social justice. Across eight areas of activism-the climate emergency, Indigenous rights, civil rights, disability rights, 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, gender equality, the peace/anti-war movement, and human rights-Warner introduces some of the artists, past and present, who have made a difference both on stage and off.
Through ground-breaking artists and iconic moments,
Rise Up and Sing! shows us that a song is never just a song, and that music really does have the power to change the world.
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9781771648981 |
| Publication date: |
19th October 2023 |
| Author: |
Andrea Warner |
| Illustrator: |
Louise Reimer |
| Publisher: |
Greystone Kids an imprint of Greystone Books |
| Format: |
Hardback |
| Pagination: |
200 pages |
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About Andrea Warner
Andrea Warner (she/her) writes and talks. A lot. She's the author of Buffy Sainte-Marie: The Authorized Biography and We Oughta Know: How Four Women Ruled the '90s and Changed Canadian Music. She's the co-writer and associate producer of the 2022 documentary Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On and co-hosts the weekly feminist pop culture podcast Pop This!. She lives in Vancouver, BC.
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