Makes social justice accessible: Uses music to introduce teens to the power of activism, and many social justice issues-from Indigenous and 2SLGBTQIA+ rights to climate justice and the peace/anti-war movement.
Features familiar and favorite artists: Includes artists that young teens will know and love, such as Lil Nas X, Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Kendrick Lamar, and more.
Introduces iconic artists from past generations: Shares the art and activism of famous icons young teens may know less about, including Neil Young, Björk, Nina Simone, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, and Tracy Chapman.
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.
Engaging illustrations: Louise Reimer depicts artists in a precise and fun style throughout the book.
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.
