My last post, in July, was to celebrate and review one of my Wheatie sisters for her picture book, SHE LEADS.
Today, I am celebrating and reviewing another.
Tina Shepardson's new picture book just released this week. WALKOUT demonstrates for young children that they have the right to let their voices be heard for a topic that concerns their safety.
Shepardson’s WALKOUT is a simple explanation
to the very young that standing up for what you
believe in is important. And Sirrell’s illustrations
artfully being Shepardson’s story to life. Maddie
organizes her class for the schoolwide walkout
against school violence. And Stella, her best
friend is afraid to participate. Through gentle
persistence and delicate persuasion, Maddie
repeatedly tries to get Stella to participate. Stella
understands the importance of the schoolwide
movement but takes the principal’s words to
heart (only older grades may participate). So,
when her whole class (including her teacher)
line up to join in the walkout, Stella sees and
understands that there is a balance between
interpreting the words of adults and doing the
right thing to support the safety of all students,
whether they be young or old.
Such an important book! I will definitely be sharing with the little ones in my life!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Ellen. I'm sure Tina will appreciate your enthusiasm. :)
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