Woke: A Young Poet's Call to Justice

"Woke: A Young Poet's Call to Justice" is an inspiring collection of poems for children aged 4-11, curated by Mahogany L. Browne and featuring works by acclaimed poets like Elizabeth Acevedo and Olivia Gatwood. With vibrant illustrations by Theodore Taylor, the book addresses crucial themes of social justice, discrimination, empathy, and the importance of speaking out. It aims to empower young readers to understand injustice, find their voice, and engage in activism through creative expression, making it an excellent resource for fostering critical thinking and compassion.

"This collection of poems by women of color covers topics relating to social justice, activism, discrimination and empathy, focusing on the need to speak out and inspiring middle-graders." -Vogue Woke: A Young Poet's Guide to Justice is a collection of poems to inspire kids to stay woke and become a new generation of activists. Historically poets have been on the forefront of social movements. Woke is a collection of poems by women that reflects the joy and passion in the fight for social justice, tackling topics from discrimination to empathy, and acceptance to speaking out. With Theodore Taylor’s bright, emotional art, and writing from Mahogany L. Browne, Elizabeth Acevedo and Olivia Gatwood, kids will be inspired to create their own art and poems to express how they see justice and injustice. With a foreword by best-selling author Jason Reynolds.