Resist 40 profiles of ordinary people who rose up against tyranny and injustice

Before they were activists, they were just ordinary people like us. These profiles of remarkable figures show us what it means to take a stand and say no to injustice. -- From back cover.

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Main Author: Chambers, Veronica (Author)
Other Authors: Ryding, Paul (Illustrator), Booker, Cory (foreword.)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of Harper-CollinsPublishers, 2020.
Edition:First paperback edition.
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Summary:Before they were activists, they were just ordinary people like us. These profiles of remarkable figures show us what it means to take a stand and say no to injustice. -- From back cover.
Physical Description:239 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9780062796264
0062796267
Author Notes:Veronica Chambers was born in Panama and raised in Brooklyn. She attended Simon's Rock College at Bard. She is a prolific writter. Mama's Girl is her acclaimed memoir. Some of her other work includes Kickboxing Geishas: How Japanese Women Are Changing Their Nation, and The Joy of Doing Things Badly: A Girl's Guide to Love, Life and Foolish Bravery. She has contributed to several anthologies and has also written books for children and teens. Her latest book as a contributor is in Michael Strahan's book, Wake Up Happy: The Dream Big, Win Big Guide to Transforming Your Life.