Marley Dias gets it done and so can you!

In this accessible "keep-it-real" guide, Marley explores activism, social justice, volunteerism, equity and inclusion, and using social media for good. Drawing from her experience, Marley shows kids how they can galvanize their strengths to make positive changes in their communities, while getting s...

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Main Authors: Dias, Marley (Marley Emerson) (Author), McGowan, Siobhán (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Scholastic Press, 2018.
Edition:First edition.
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Summary:In this accessible "keep-it-real" guide, Marley explores activism, social justice, volunteerism, equity and inclusion, and using social media for good. Drawing from her experience, Marley shows kids how they can galvanize their strengths to make positive changes in their communities, while getting support from parents, teachers, and friends to turn dreams into reality.
Physical Description:187 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
ISBN:9781338136890
1338136895
Author Notes:Marley Dias made headlines as a sixth grader when she started the #1000blackgirlbooks campaign to collect children's books featuring black girl protagonists. Her initiative led to appearances on The Nightly Show, Today, CBS This Morning, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and many more. Marley has been featured in the New York Times, has been recognized as a "21 under 21" ambassador for Teen Vogue, and is an editor-in-residence for Elle.com. During the Obama administration, she launched a national literacy tour in partnership with the White House. Marley lives in New Jersey with her mother and father.