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How I Resist: Activism and Hope for a New Generation

by Maureen JOHNSON
, ed. 224p. further reading. St. Martin's/Wednesday Bks. May 2018. pap. $18.99. ISBN 9781250168368.
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Gr 9 Up—In an anthology for young adults discontented with today's political climate and looking to take action, Johnson has pulled together a lineup of authors that are sure to excite teens, from Jason Reynolds to Hamilton actor Javier Muñoz. There are interviews, poems, artwork, sheet music, comics, lists, calls to action, and short stories. The topics are varied as well, each speaking to a different kind of activism. One message is clear: no one is too young to have a voice and to make a difference. Multiple authors call out the current presidential administration and speak to feelings of hopelessness about the 2016 presidential election. The overarching theme of activism and resistance transcend this one election, calling young adults to take action now and make the future different than the past.
VERDICT The editor has done an exceptional job calling on different voices to share their wisdom and thoughts on making a difference. A worthy addition to YA collections.
Reviewed by Kat Paiva, Rye Public Library, NH , Apr 01, 2018

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