Age range 12 to 17
This inspiring introduction to activism and social justice for young teens shows the important role music plays in changing the world, featuring:
Musicians young teens will know and love: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Lil Nas X, and more! Iconic artists from past generations: readers will learn about the extraordinary impact of artists such as Nina Simone, Neil Young, John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Tracy Chapman, and more Playlists for each social justice issue: Each chapter includes a playlist with recommended songs about an area of activism, from classic tracks to contemporary hits
In Rise Up and Sing!, Andrea Warner explores how music has contributed to the fight for social justice. Across eight areas of activism — the climate emergency, Indigenous rights, civil rights, disability rights, 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, gender equality, the peace/anti-war movement, and human rights — Warner introduces some of the artists, past and present, who have made a difference both on stage and off.
Through ground-breaking artists and iconic moments, Rise Up and Sing! shows us that a song is never just a song, and that music really does have the power to change the world.
By:
Andrea Warner
Illustrated by:
Louise Reimer
Imprint: Greystone Books,Canada
Country of Publication: Canada
Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 178mm,
ISBN: 9781771648981
ISBN 10: 1771648988
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 01 March 2024
Recommended Age: From 12 to 17 years
Audience:
Young adult
,
Preschool (0-5)
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction Talkin’ Bout a Revolution Earth Revolution Climate Justice, the Environment, and Land Back Indigenous Existence Is Resistance Decolonization and Indigenous Rights Fight the Power Liberation, Civil Rights, and Racial Justice Nothing About Us Without Us Accessibility, Acceptance, and Disability Rights I Was Born This Way Pride, Protest, and 2SLGBTQIA+ Rights Respect Gender Equality, Nonbinary Folks, and Inclusive Feminism Give Peace a Chance The Anti-War Movement and the Dream of Peace Stand By Me Human Rights, Dignity, Liberty, and Equality Acknowledgments Further Reading Selected Sources Photo Credits Index About the Author and Illustrator
Andrea Warner (she/her) writes and talks. A lot. She's the author of Buffy Sainte-Marie: The Authorized Biography and We Oughta Know: How Four Women Ruled the '90s and Changed Canadian Music. She’s the co-writer and associate producer of the 2022 documentary Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On and co-hosts the weekly feminist pop culture podcast Pop This!. She lives in Vancouver, BC. Louise Reimer is a freelance illustrator and artist. She grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia, and loves textiles, the 1970s, and going for hikes.
Reviews for Rise Up and Sing!: Power, Protest, and Activism in Music
“Music is often so bound up with being a teenager. So is rebellion. Rise Up and Sing! will amplify those intimate relationships by showing young people just how powerful music has always been in creating action and change.” —Tanya Boteju, author of Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens
- Long-listed for Green Earth Book Award 2024 (United States)
- Long-listed for SLA's Information Book Award 2024 2024 (UK)
