My Protest
by Linda Gaston-BessellieuPublish: Sep 03, 2020Children's History Book Overview
This story is an incredibly refreshing new take on the protest racism!
My Protest is a non-fiction children's picture book for early readers. It's centered around the Black Lives Matter protest. This book discusses a severe movement in a way that a child audience could understand. The prevalence of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic further underscores the experience.
Jaliyah describes what she saw, heard, and felt when she joined family members in one of the many powerful Black Lives Matter marches. The author's 4½-year-old granddaughter brilliantly inspires this unique true story.
The book ends with a photo of Jaliyah and her mother picketing in the street. It is rare to find a book on such an important topic that is so accessible to young children.
"My Protest" - An Inspiring Book Capturing the Power of Youth Activism!
• Received a 2020 Distinguished Favorite Independent Press Award.
• Rated 5 Stars from Readers' Favorite.