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A Is For Activist (2012)

by Innosanto Nagara(Favorite Author)

4.56 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

0988344890 (ISBN13: 9780988344891)

languge

English

genre

Middle Grade & Children's

publisher

Kupu Kupu Press

review 1: I recently saw this book at the library and it immediately caught my eye. A board book on activism? I had to pull it off the shelf immediately and look through it. After a quick peek inside, I excitedly put it in our book pile and we checked it out. A is for Activism, written and illustrated by Innosanto Nagara, was an amazing find! The art in the book is beautifully unique and it manages to keep my toddler's attention - quite the rarity these days.I love the different topics that are touched upon: co-ops, grassroots, equal rights, LGBTQ, and peace marches. I feel like it could be a great way to introduce a child to these topics which could then lead into a deeper discussion if it piques their curiosity. My son is still too young to understand any of it, but he sees that I... more enjoy reading it to him and that makes him excited. It truly is a refreshing read and it's fun to read words that resonate and that I can say with passion.The book goes through the alphabet and showcases words for each letter, so not only does it integrate the progressive themes, it also helps to teach the alphabet. And did I mention? There are cats to find on each page! It's fun to look for them and I can't wait until my son is a little older and can look too. I already added the book into our amazon cart to purchase. It's a brilliant book and I want to have it around once he can appreciate it better.
review 2: When I first read this book, I laughed out loud. Beautiful, radical, but... "Querying Qualities Quickly Quell Distortion" ??? "Not a good kids' book," I quickly dismissed.And so I believed... until I read it to a two-year-old who was TOTALLY IN LOVE with it. It kept his attention, A to Z. Even reading every word on each page. (And searching for the cat. And sometimes mice.)Also, the jargon-y language, in action, served as great discussion prompts with some of the older kids in the room. (The older kids were not all 100% engaged in the book, but a few were, which I was not expecting.) We had some deep conversations.So, now I am going to get my own copy! Curious to hear about how other kids have responded to it. less

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