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Generation Brave: The Gen Z Kids Who Are Changing the World
An illustrated celebration of Gen Z activists fighting to make our world a better place.
Gen Z is populated—and defined—by activists. They are bold and original thinkers and not afraid to stand up to authority and conventional wisdom. From the March for Our Lives to the fight for human rights and climate change awareness, this generation is leading the way toward truth and hope like no generation before.
Generation Brave showcases Gen Z activists who are fighting for change on many climate change, LGBTQ rights, awareness and treatment of mental illness, gun control, gender equality, and corruption in business and government at the highest levels. Illustrated throughout, this book will offer a celebration of what might be the most influential generation of the century, including profiles of figures such
. . . and other amazing kids who are using their voices for good.
Gen Z is populated—and defined—by activists. They are bold and original thinkers and not afraid to stand up to authority and conventional wisdom. From the March for Our Lives to the fight for human rights and climate change awareness, this generation is leading the way toward truth and hope like no generation before.
Generation Brave showcases Gen Z activists who are fighting for change on many climate change, LGBTQ rights, awareness and treatment of mental illness, gun control, gender equality, and corruption in business and government at the highest levels. Illustrated throughout, this book will offer a celebration of what might be the most influential generation of the century, including profiles of figures such
. . . and other amazing kids who are using their voices for good.
- GenresNonfiction
128 pages, Hardcover
Published September 22, 2020
About the author
Kate Alexander
41 books2 followersTilly Armstrong was born on 8th April 1927 in Sutton, Surrey, England, UK. She was a born storyteller and used to tell made-up stories to her siblings at bedtime. She loved writing and was always trying to find enough time for this while pursuing an interesting career. She worked for a time with the World Health Organisation in Geneva, then in Canada for eighteen months and afterwards, back home, she became the Personal Secretary to the Chairman of British Steel, Lord Melchett. Writing success did not come easily, with many early disappointments, but she was very determined and kept on trying.
Tilly published her romance novels from 1978 to 1998, as Tilly Armstrong and under the pseudonyms of Tania Langley and Kate Alexander, her novels set in World War II were especially popular. Apart from over twenty novels she had published also short stories.
Tilly was the fourteenth elected Chairman (1987-1989) of the Romantic Novelists' Association, and was one of its Vice-Presidents until her death. She negotiated the first commercial sponsorship for the RNA Novel of the Year award, from Boots. She was also President of Sutton Writers.
Retired from professional writing, Tilly took a keen interest in floral art. At 83, she passed away on 6th July 2010 at Carshalton, England, UK.
Tilly published her romance novels from 1978 to 1998, as Tilly Armstrong and under the pseudonyms of Tania Langley and Kate Alexander, her novels set in World War II were especially popular. Apart from over twenty novels she had published also short stories.
Tilly was the fourteenth elected Chairman (1987-1989) of the Romantic Novelists' Association, and was one of its Vice-Presidents until her death. She negotiated the first commercial sponsorship for the RNA Novel of the Year award, from Boots. She was also President of Sutton Writers.
Retired from professional writing, Tilly took a keen interest in floral art. At 83, she passed away on 6th July 2010 at Carshalton, England, UK.
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July 21, 2020
*Disclaimer: I received this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
There has been a wave of these types of illustrated fact-file type books over the last few years, a few of which I've read and reviewed, but this one is by far the best one I've read. Featuring young people, mostly from the US but from a few other countries too, who are activists fighting for a wide range of causes, this book is not only beautiful to look at but it includes a decent amount of text on each person. Each person featured gets around three pages of text and so I feel like I learned quite a bit about each one but am still interested to go off and find out more.
This book doesn't shy away from tough topics such as sexual assault, racism, gun violence and poverty, nor does the author shy away from being biased at points. For example, it is clear from this book that the author believes in the Black Lives Matter movement and in proper gun control. For me, this didn't deter me at all and in fact, I found it to be a more enjoyable read because of it as there was more personality embued in the writing.
Overall I would highly recommend this book. There are so many young people doing amazing things and I can't wait to find out more about each of them.
5 out of 5 stars!
There has been a wave of these types of illustrated fact-file type books over the last few years, a few of which I've read and reviewed, but this one is by far the best one I've read. Featuring young people, mostly from the US but from a few other countries too, who are activists fighting for a wide range of causes, this book is not only beautiful to look at but it includes a decent amount of text on each person. Each person featured gets around three pages of text and so I feel like I learned quite a bit about each one but am still interested to go off and find out more.
This book doesn't shy away from tough topics such as sexual assault, racism, gun violence and poverty, nor does the author shy away from being biased at points. For example, it is clear from this book that the author believes in the Black Lives Matter movement and in proper gun control. For me, this didn't deter me at all and in fact, I found it to be a more enjoyable read because of it as there was more personality embued in the writing.
Overall I would highly recommend this book. There are so many young people doing amazing things and I can't wait to find out more about each of them.
5 out of 5 stars!
July 30, 2020
I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.
Generation brave is a book about the young generation of today who consist of activists who are fighting for change in the world of today.
Some of the activists in this book I hadn't heard of so this was very interesting to discover them and what they are fighting for. This book gives information about each activist and how they have got to where they are today and also gives helpful information on how you can become involved and help make a difference.
The illustrations were fantastic and captured the essence of this book.
Generation brave is a book about the young generation of today who consist of activists who are fighting for change in the world of today.
Some of the activists in this book I hadn't heard of so this was very interesting to discover them and what they are fighting for. This book gives information about each activist and how they have got to where they are today and also gives helpful information on how you can become involved and help make a difference.
The illustrations were fantastic and captured the essence of this book.
September 21, 2020
Generation Brave – The Gen Z Kids who are Changing the World // by Kate Alexander // illustrated by Jade Orlando
As a fan of the Rebel Girls books, I knew right away that this was a book I wanted to add to my shelves. Rather than focusing on women trail blazers and leaders like Rebel Girls, this book focuses on young activists in general that are trying to make positive change in the world, coming up with solutions to problems they did not create. Jade Orlando is the very talented illustrator that beautifully complements each activist with her art. The color schemes and style fit this book perfectly in a way that makes this a beautiful gem on your shelf without distracting too much from the topic either though.
This book is chock-full of inspiring activists that are split into the following general groups: challenging the system, creating a safer world, stopping the clock on climate change, lifting each other up, taking care of each other.
This makes it easy to find specific people important to the cause you are trying to learn more about and want to support. They are all worthy causes of course but it is a good way to organize the content of this book a little bit. I do encourage you though to read through this book entirely, whether it is with your children or by yourself. This is a great book even for adults. I learned a lot while reading it.
There is a lot of interesting information about each person and cause in this book but an extra that I like a lot is that at the end of each section is the social media information of that person or group so that you can “Follow their Fight.” The info and description are not simply a quick few words either. It is nice to see that they go deeper than the surface often times, showing that there is a lot of focus on topics, such as diversity and intersectionality.
I highly encourage you to get this book as a way to start a conversation with your children or yourself about the many important causes that are covered. While this is definitely marketed to children and teens, I do not think that it is limited to just those age groups at all!
Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review!
As a fan of the Rebel Girls books, I knew right away that this was a book I wanted to add to my shelves. Rather than focusing on women trail blazers and leaders like Rebel Girls, this book focuses on young activists in general that are trying to make positive change in the world, coming up with solutions to problems they did not create. Jade Orlando is the very talented illustrator that beautifully complements each activist with her art. The color schemes and style fit this book perfectly in a way that makes this a beautiful gem on your shelf without distracting too much from the topic either though.
This book is chock-full of inspiring activists that are split into the following general groups: challenging the system, creating a safer world, stopping the clock on climate change, lifting each other up, taking care of each other.
This makes it easy to find specific people important to the cause you are trying to learn more about and want to support. They are all worthy causes of course but it is a good way to organize the content of this book a little bit. I do encourage you though to read through this book entirely, whether it is with your children or by yourself. This is a great book even for adults. I learned a lot while reading it.
There is a lot of interesting information about each person and cause in this book but an extra that I like a lot is that at the end of each section is the social media information of that person or group so that you can “Follow their Fight.” The info and description are not simply a quick few words either. It is nice to see that they go deeper than the surface often times, showing that there is a lot of focus on topics, such as diversity and intersectionality.
I highly encourage you to get this book as a way to start a conversation with your children or yourself about the many important causes that are covered. While this is definitely marketed to children and teens, I do not think that it is limited to just those age groups at all!
Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review!
July 6, 2020
Wow, what a phenomenal book! So many of us want to become politically active and fight for what is right. 'Generation Brave' provides inspiration and ideas for how we can fight and become involved. This book specifically focuses on a diverse group of young activists from around the world seeking change in a variety of areas. It details the actions they've taken in a succinct, readable way. 'Generation Brave' is beautifully illustrated and provides methods to utilize to fight injustice.
Thank you NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing this ARC.
Thank you NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing this ARC.
December 19, 2020
An illustrated celebration of Gen Z activists fighting to make our world a better place.
Gen Z is populated—and defined—by activists. They are bold and original thinkers and not afraid to stand up to authority and conventional wisdom. From the March for Our Lives to the fight for human rights and climate change awareness, this generation is leading the way toward truth and hope like no generation before.
Generation Brave showcases Gen Z activists who are fighting for change on many fronts: climate change, LGBTQ rights, awareness and treatment of mental illness, gun control, gender equality, and corruption in business and government at the highest levels. Illustrated throughout, this book will offer a celebration of what might be the most influential generation of the century, including profiles of figures such as:
Simone Biles
Jaden Smith
Jazz Jennings
Haile Thomas
Yara Shahidi
Nadya Okamoto
Marley Dias
Helena Gualinga
Fionn Ferreira
. . . and other amazing kids who are using their voices for good.
Out September 2020
128 Pages
MY THOUGHTS:
I received this book in exchange for my honest review.
Young activists are greatly needed today. There are so many issues concerning our world and its people and although many older activists have been carrying the torch, we need fresh, young leader views to carry on the work. With that said, this book offers a unique look into the lives of several said young activists and what they stand and/or are fighting for.
Each cause is presented in its own chapter with a young activist’s story leading the way. The chapter presents the problem and then goes on to show how the activist is dealing with it. The stories are motivating and enriching, opening doors and eyes to the problems that many may or may not know about.
There are a few illustrations in each chapter to help the stories along and the reading is easy to follow and smooth with transitions. I think this would make a great school library recommendation and perhaps go further and inspire others to take up the peaceful fight. Communication is key.
I love the selection of stories although I’m certain there are thousands more. This book seems to have focused on issues of “the now” and not so much as those of the past. Would be great to see a book showing the “then and now” reflection too. Nice book to hang onto for future reference.
Gen Z is populated—and defined—by activists. They are bold and original thinkers and not afraid to stand up to authority and conventional wisdom. From the March for Our Lives to the fight for human rights and climate change awareness, this generation is leading the way toward truth and hope like no generation before.
Generation Brave showcases Gen Z activists who are fighting for change on many fronts: climate change, LGBTQ rights, awareness and treatment of mental illness, gun control, gender equality, and corruption in business and government at the highest levels. Illustrated throughout, this book will offer a celebration of what might be the most influential generation of the century, including profiles of figures such as:
Simone Biles
Jaden Smith
Jazz Jennings
Haile Thomas
Yara Shahidi
Nadya Okamoto
Marley Dias
Helena Gualinga
Fionn Ferreira
. . . and other amazing kids who are using their voices for good.
Out September 2020
128 Pages
MY THOUGHTS:
I received this book in exchange for my honest review.
Young activists are greatly needed today. There are so many issues concerning our world and its people and although many older activists have been carrying the torch, we need fresh, young leader views to carry on the work. With that said, this book offers a unique look into the lives of several said young activists and what they stand and/or are fighting for.
Each cause is presented in its own chapter with a young activist’s story leading the way. The chapter presents the problem and then goes on to show how the activist is dealing with it. The stories are motivating and enriching, opening doors and eyes to the problems that many may or may not know about.
There are a few illustrations in each chapter to help the stories along and the reading is easy to follow and smooth with transitions. I think this would make a great school library recommendation and perhaps go further and inspire others to take up the peaceful fight. Communication is key.
I love the selection of stories although I’m certain there are thousands more. This book seems to have focused on issues of “the now” and not so much as those of the past. Would be great to see a book showing the “then and now” reflection too. Nice book to hang onto for future reference.
July 18, 2020
Generation Brave by Kate Alexander is a non-fiction read which focuses on the stories of few Gen Z activists of US. The book is colourful and perfect inspiration for middle grade kids.
It showcases about topics like LGBTQ rights, Black Lives Matter, Gender Equality, Gun Control and Mental Health. There's much more in the book. It is going to help you find out how you as a citizen can help in small ways.
It talks about the actions taken by these youth activists in the States, to fight for different rights and justice across the country. The illustrations brings more power to this book. The book is divided into 5 chapters, fully inspiring as well as informative.
As an adult, after reading this book you will feel like you have done absolutely nothing for your country and the society. I wish the topics could have been more in-depth and not only about the upper known things. Each one of them is brave, highly intellectual and patriotic.
I personally follow some of these inspiring activists and have known about their work earlier. But the book is no less. It's powerful, eye-opening, and informative. There are plenty of other resources provided in this book for further research.
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Thank You to the Publisher and NetGalley for this e-copy in exchange of a honest review.
It showcases about topics like LGBTQ rights, Black Lives Matter, Gender Equality, Gun Control and Mental Health. There's much more in the book. It is going to help you find out how you as a citizen can help in small ways.
It talks about the actions taken by these youth activists in the States, to fight for different rights and justice across the country. The illustrations brings more power to this book. The book is divided into 5 chapters, fully inspiring as well as informative.
As an adult, after reading this book you will feel like you have done absolutely nothing for your country and the society. I wish the topics could have been more in-depth and not only about the upper known things. Each one of them is brave, highly intellectual and patriotic.
I personally follow some of these inspiring activists and have known about their work earlier. But the book is no less. It's powerful, eye-opening, and informative. There are plenty of other resources provided in this book for further research.
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Thank You to the Publisher and NetGalley for this e-copy in exchange of a honest review.
July 17, 2020
I feel like I've done nothing with my life after reading this book.
A truly inspirational read profiling over 25 young people who are striving to make a difference in our world. Their generation is the generation of change and I loved reading about some of these young people, some of which I had not heard of before. The best thing about this book is the range of causes it highlights instead of focusing on a handful of causes. Some are very well known but there are others that don't have as big of a spotlight.
My only criticism is I wish the chapters were longer and we got to go a little deeper. I realize you need to stop somewhere especially to keep it accessible for younger children but by the end of each chapter I was left wanting to know more and I wish there was a bigger look into their heads. One thing I did really enjoy though was at the end of each chapter it lists where you can find them and find out more which I found myself doing at the end of almost every chapter, especially for ones I was less familiar with.
Everyone can benefit and find inspiration from this book whether you're a Gen Zer or not.
ARC provided by NetGalley and the publisher
A truly inspirational read profiling over 25 young people who are striving to make a difference in our world. Their generation is the generation of change and I loved reading about some of these young people, some of which I had not heard of before. The best thing about this book is the range of causes it highlights instead of focusing on a handful of causes. Some are very well known but there are others that don't have as big of a spotlight.
My only criticism is I wish the chapters were longer and we got to go a little deeper. I realize you need to stop somewhere especially to keep it accessible for younger children but by the end of each chapter I was left wanting to know more and I wish there was a bigger look into their heads. One thing I did really enjoy though was at the end of each chapter it lists where you can find them and find out more which I found myself doing at the end of almost every chapter, especially for ones I was less familiar with.
Everyone can benefit and find inspiration from this book whether you're a Gen Zer or not.
ARC provided by NetGalley and the publisher
November 12, 2020
If you are feeling pessimistic about the state of the world, read this book and you will realize that there are loads of Gen Z kids who are motivated, organized and ready to take on the issues that have confounded us older folks. I had heard of the Newtown Activists, the Parkland Survivors, Marley Dias, Simone Biles and a few others, but learned about several dozen young adults working on voting rights, gun safety, climate change, justice for sex abuse victims, LGBTQ+ rights, menstrual inequality and more. Each biographical sketch is about 4 pages long, and includes an overview of their childhood, accomplishments and what motivated them. Tags for their social media allow readers to follow them and learn more. The activists are Black, Brown, White, Native, and are from around the world. I love the diversity represented here. I think kids will be spurred to start their own movements with these encouraging examples. The art is vibrant and appealing, and the book is thoughtfully designed, with different fonts for quotes, and portraits which communicate the activist’s area of interest.
June 30, 2020
What an inspiring book! Reading about these Gen Z activists gave me so much hope for the future of our nation and our world. The young people highlighted are doing such important work, advocating for issues from gun reform to environmental justice. Each person/organization feature includes resources that give more information about each movement, where to follow along on social media, and how to get involved. The book also includes really beautiful illustrations on every page. This is a great resource for children and adults alike!
I will say that most of the issues discussed are considered to be "liberal," but I think that there's some inspiration in here for everyone.
Thank you to NetGalley, Andrews McMeel Publishing, and the author for the advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
*Pub Date: 9/22/2020
I will say that most of the issues discussed are considered to be "liberal," but I think that there's some inspiration in here for everyone.
Thank you to NetGalley, Andrews McMeel Publishing, and the author for the advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
*Pub Date: 9/22/2020
August 6, 2020
This is a real good book profiling a number of young people of action. It tells of their efforts to make a positive influence in their environments & in the world, & how & why they got started....even despite their young age....some starting as young as 8 & 11 years old! Some names I'd heard of, others were new to me. Some of the subjects addressed are climate change, social/political activist, cancer research, literacy, racism, health/mental health issues.... I think these kid's awareness & positive thinking has to be an inspiration for us all! There is certainly hope for the future here! Very colorful artwork accompanies the profiles. It's a good book for everyone to read.
I received this e-ARC from publisher Andrews McMeel via NetGalley, understanding that I'd read it & post my own fair & honest review of it.
I received this e-ARC from publisher Andrews McMeel via NetGalley, understanding that I'd read it & post my own fair & honest review of it.
July 2, 2020
The arc of the book is so colourful and illuminating. The readers not only get to witness what the activists did on their own. But the story of their allies are also given. We also see the reaction of the government in the current scenario and before the 2015 elections. A reality check of why the young who are as young as 11 standing up for issues because their voices need to be heard. I was glad of the diversity in the activists but the search was limited to United States except Greta from Netherlands. I wish there were activists from the Asian community and from Asia. The illustrations are successful in portraying the ethnicity and the gender/ community they wanted to represent in their representation in the graphic book.
July 5, 2020
Buy this book for your children. Buy this book for yourself. Buy this book for your granny and your neighbour and your personal trainer and whoever else you can think of, give it to them.
The incredibly intelligent and brave people mentioned in this book are so inspiring. They are all younger than me so reading this really made me realise that no matter who you are, you have something to offer. If you see injustice, stand up for what is right.
As far as the actual book goes; the content is informative, there are plenty of resources provided, the illustrations are exquisite. I love reading this.
Thanks to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for ARC in exchange for an honest opinion. Also thank you Kate Alexander for writing a book like this, the world needs it.
The incredibly intelligent and brave people mentioned in this book are so inspiring. They are all younger than me so reading this really made me realise that no matter who you are, you have something to offer. If you see injustice, stand up for what is right.
As far as the actual book goes; the content is informative, there are plenty of resources provided, the illustrations are exquisite. I love reading this.
Thanks to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for ARC in exchange for an honest opinion. Also thank you Kate Alexander for writing a book like this, the world needs it.
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January 24, 2021Learn about 27 young activists (or activist groups) stepping up and working to make the world a better place.
There have been a lot of these collective biography anthologies this year, but this one really stands out! The voices featured here were mostly new to me but particularly powerful because, unlike many of these types of books, these kids, teens, and young adults are making a difference now. Each passage contains a great overview of information on each individual and their chosen cause(s) in a fantastic, easy to read format, while also including information on how to personally get involved and follow the fight of each highlighted individual. An impactful book filled with plenty of immediate calls to action.
There have been a lot of these collective biography anthologies this year, but this one really stands out! The voices featured here were mostly new to me but particularly powerful because, unlike many of these types of books, these kids, teens, and young adults are making a difference now. Each passage contains a great overview of information on each individual and their chosen cause(s) in a fantastic, easy to read format, while also including information on how to personally get involved and follow the fight of each highlighted individual. An impactful book filled with plenty of immediate calls to action.
July 14, 2022
3.5
Generation Brave is an inspiring and beautifully written book about the power of young voices. Most of the different kids mentioned were very interesting to learn about, people I had never known about before this book. Essentially, it is about 20 different biographies in one.
I am not normally a nonfiction reader, however, I do know that I have read better. Personally, I did not find interest in the book until around halfway. But with the different chapters and people, they had different focuses, some which were more interesting than others.
Overall, this was a good book that has intriguing real stories about amazing people. While this was not a personal favorite, I would recommend this to fans of middle grade and YA books, even if you don't normally like nonfiction.
Generation Brave is an inspiring and beautifully written book about the power of young voices. Most of the different kids mentioned were very interesting to learn about, people I had never known about before this book. Essentially, it is about 20 different biographies in one.
I am not normally a nonfiction reader, however, I do know that I have read better. Personally, I did not find interest in the book until around halfway. But with the different chapters and people, they had different focuses, some which were more interesting than others.
Overall, this was a good book that has intriguing real stories about amazing people. While this was not a personal favorite, I would recommend this to fans of middle grade and YA books, even if you don't normally like nonfiction.
June 25, 2020
Get to know some members of a generation that is seeking change and who will inspire many. Those profiled here are trying to fix so much. They want no more massive shootings, a climate that can sustain us, LGBQT rights, to take care of people and so much more. Spend some time reading these inspiring profiles and think about what you can do to improve our lives and world. This is an important book as it reminds us to look further than our own self interest. It is filled with biographies, quotes, wonderful graphics and more. Share it with a young person that you know.
Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this beautifully illustrated title in exchange for an honest review.
Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this beautifully illustrated title in exchange for an honest review.
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September 3, 2020Inspiring, sweet and child-friendly, Generation Brave is perfect for young fans of "Girls Resist!" and "Bedtime Stories for Rebel Girls".
The topic/area of advocacy divisions were interesting and beneficial to the flow of the book, however I did feel the book put a significant amount of emphasis on certain issues over others - for example gun violence was a large part of the book compared with LGBT+ and gender equality issues. This, along with the choices of largely American advocates made the book feel very America-centric. I think it would have been very beneficial to feature Gen Z activists living in countries worldwide to create a more wholistic narrative and give a voice to advocates for causes beyond what is relevant to Americans. However, a few non-Americans were featured - including Joshua Wong and Greta Thunberg.
The explanations and aesthetics of the book were well thought-out and simple, making it accessible to children. The watercolour paintings were gorgeous and I loved the timeless feel created by noting the advocates' year of birth (rather than their ages at the publication of the book). At times I felt that the descriptions could have been a little more nuanced, however that was clearly the cost of making the book more simple, inspiring and appealing to children.
Overall Generation Brave is nice, warm-fuzzy book that I would recommend for children aged 6-11.
The topic/area of advocacy divisions were interesting and beneficial to the flow of the book, however I did feel the book put a significant amount of emphasis on certain issues over others - for example gun violence was a large part of the book compared with LGBT+ and gender equality issues. This, along with the choices of largely American advocates made the book feel very America-centric. I think it would have been very beneficial to feature Gen Z activists living in countries worldwide to create a more wholistic narrative and give a voice to advocates for causes beyond what is relevant to Americans. However, a few non-Americans were featured - including Joshua Wong and Greta Thunberg.
The explanations and aesthetics of the book were well thought-out and simple, making it accessible to children. The watercolour paintings were gorgeous and I loved the timeless feel created by noting the advocates' year of birth (rather than their ages at the publication of the book). At times I felt that the descriptions could have been a little more nuanced, however that was clearly the cost of making the book more simple, inspiring and appealing to children.
Overall Generation Brave is nice, warm-fuzzy book that I would recommend for children aged 6-11.
June 23, 2020
What a powerful book! The beautiful illustrations bring to life the incredibly important content. The books takes the reader through dozens of young activists and explores highlights of what they have done and then digs deeper into their actions. There were many people in here I had never heard from and I learned a lot from it. This book will inspire people to continue or begin activist work; a must have for classrooms and home libraries!
June 24, 2020
Generation Brave is AHHHmazing! The illustrations and the layout were perfectly organized and lovingly vibrant. Great information and connection with hashtags. Generation Brave discusses people and causes that young activists and informed citizens need to know! I especially loved how the chapters were organized and Stopping the clock on climate change chapter was my favorite. This is a must-have and I can't wait to buy another copy and add to my little free library!
August 1, 2020
Thank you NetGalley for this eARC in exchange for an honest review!
This was a wonderful and incredibly inspiring book. The illustrations are wonderful and the stories are even better. Generation Z is truly filled with a lot of brave, passionate and hard-working people and it was a joy to be reading about some of them.
The book is divided into a couple of chapters, each of them is dealing with a different theme but they are all important and powerful.
This was a wonderful and incredibly inspiring book. The illustrations are wonderful and the stories are even better. Generation Z is truly filled with a lot of brave, passionate and hard-working people and it was a joy to be reading about some of them.
The book is divided into a couple of chapters, each of them is dealing with a different theme but they are all important and powerful.
August 6, 2020
This is an inspiring book that looks at "Gen Z" kids (defined as ages 12-22) who are changing the world in many ways. There will be highly recognized names like Simone Biles and Greta Thunberg but many names will be new to readers and their work is so important. The book is divided into the types of work the young people are involved with from "Climate Change" to my favorite, "Taking Care of Each Other". This is a book to linger over! Thank you Andrews McMeel for a copy to review!
July 31, 2020
I got this book as an ARC from Netgalley. As a teacher, I can't wait to have this own my classroom shelf! It's great to see so many diverse young people featured in a book. There are so many amazing role models here that I think everyone could find someone that they look up to. The art work is also gorgeous.
December 11, 2020
Thanks NetGalley and the publisher for ARC.
Generation Brave was a book about twenty five influencial people of generation Z. I found the book insightful, inspiring and hopeful. The illustrations were amazing.
Recommended for young children as well as adults.
Generation Brave was a book about twenty five influencial people of generation Z. I found the book insightful, inspiring and hopeful. The illustrations were amazing.
Recommended for young children as well as adults.
June 4, 2026
This book is a series of short profiles of diverse young people working to make a difference on issues including climate change, prejudice and inequality, gun control, and much more. Read it and get inspired to join their ranks!
September 6, 2020
A book with important implications for life and society. I would gladly add this book to my classroom library — a must-have for engaging children in powerful conversations.
August 16, 2024
Stopped reading after “communist china is brainwashing hong kong” comment
December 29, 2020
This book highlights amazing kids who are helping to change the world!
April 28, 2021
A great look into the lives of some of the famous and not so famous Gen Z kids and what they are passionate about. A great inspiration for the younger generation to be an advocate and an eye opener to the older generation.
The book is divided into 5 chapters depending on what each biographee is passionate about (the world, climate change, taking care of or lifting up others, and challenging the system).
The book is divided into 5 chapters depending on what each biographee is passionate about (the world, climate change, taking care of or lifting up others, and challenging the system).
July 29, 2020
Generation Brave is an excellent book on youth activists of today, appropriate for 5th to 9th grade. In today’s world, we are encouraging kids to become active in their communities. The youths in this book are excellent examples of Gen Z activists who’ve made a difference and are empowering other kids to do the same.
There are five chapters in this book: Challenging the System (including topics like LGBTQ+ advocacy, immigration into the United States, and Black Lives Matter), Creating a Safer World (dedicated to gun reform laws and the Parkland and Newtown shootings, the protection of clean water), Stopping the Clock On Climate Change (yes, one of the sections is about Greta Thunberg, but there are several others, too!), Lifting Each Other Up (education, mental health, and equality), and Taking Care of Each Other (about equality and mental health, and what we can do to help all humans).
Kate Alexander’s call for Gen Z activism is informative, inspiring, and makes activism for kids feel possible. She opens the door for kids to learn about a variety of causes and their backgrounds. It is very fact heavy, so the addition of Jade Orlando’s accompanying illustrations make this book seem more approachable for tweens.
Thanks to Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
#GenerationBrave #NetGalley
Kit & Kaboodle Review
There are five chapters in this book: Challenging the System (including topics like LGBTQ+ advocacy, immigration into the United States, and Black Lives Matter), Creating a Safer World (dedicated to gun reform laws and the Parkland and Newtown shootings, the protection of clean water), Stopping the Clock On Climate Change (yes, one of the sections is about Greta Thunberg, but there are several others, too!), Lifting Each Other Up (education, mental health, and equality), and Taking Care of Each Other (about equality and mental health, and what we can do to help all humans).
Kate Alexander’s call for Gen Z activism is informative, inspiring, and makes activism for kids feel possible. She opens the door for kids to learn about a variety of causes and their backgrounds. It is very fact heavy, so the addition of Jade Orlando’s accompanying illustrations make this book seem more approachable for tweens.
Thanks to Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
#GenerationBrave #NetGalley
Kit & Kaboodle Review
December 21, 2020
*I received this book as an eARC from Andrews McMeel Publishing via Edelweiss. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
UPDATE (12/21/20): Satvik Sethi, one of the people featured in this book, reached out to me to inform me that he was not consulted about this book and feels exploited by the publisher.
This book features Gen Z activists. There are so many great stories highlighted in this book, both about individuals and groups of kids. This is an excellent way to inspire children by showing them what some of their peers are doing. I really appreciated the social media tags attached to each profile so we can all find them online to learn more.
I feel like this book would make a great gift for Gen Z and younger. I give this book a 5/5. I hope many children are able to find books like these at their local libraries.
UPDATE: Having heard from one of the amazing individuals featured in this book, I must change by review to 1/5. The response from the publisher was exploitative.
UPDATE (12/21/20): Satvik Sethi, one of the people featured in this book, reached out to me to inform me that he was not consulted about this book and feels exploited by the publisher.
This book features Gen Z activists. There are so many great stories highlighted in this book, both about individuals and groups of kids. This is an excellent way to inspire children by showing them what some of their peers are doing. I really appreciated the social media tags attached to each profile so we can all find them online to learn more.
I feel like this book would make a great gift for Gen Z and younger. I give this book a 5/5. I hope many children are able to find books like these at their local libraries.
UPDATE: Having heard from one of the amazing individuals featured in this book, I must change by review to 1/5. The response from the publisher was exploitative.
August 22, 2022
(Thank you NetGalley for providing this ARC.)
An amazing book about 20+ teens who have made the world a better place. Each teen's story has extra facts about them, which enhances the reading enjoyment. Also, a way to connect with them through social media is included. Artwork in vivid color make this inviting for readers.
An amazing book about 20+ teens who have made the world a better place. Each teen's story has extra facts about them, which enhances the reading enjoyment. Also, a way to connect with them through social media is included. Artwork in vivid color make this inviting for readers.
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