Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History - Paperback

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Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History - Paperback

Name: Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History - Paperback
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SKU: 9798888593691
Price: 10.99 USD
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by Rachel C. Katz

$10.99

Book Overview

A 2026 Massachusetts Great Reads title, selected for the National Book Festival

A 2025 EUREKA! Silver Award Winner

A 2025 Foreword Indies Book of the Year finalist

A 2026 Notable Social Studies Trade Book List selection

Featured on Literary Hub's Most Anticipated Children's Books of 2025 list!

"Brilliant colors and dramatic contrast burst from the pages of this age-appropriate primer on the history and power of protests in the United States." - Foreword Reviews

Throughout our long history, when something's unfair
When rights need expanding, or wrongs need repair
Americans argue. We march and we cheer.
We write songs and speeches. We go volunteer.

From the Boston Tea Party to the Capitol Crawl, inspire young activists in this bold nonfiction picture book that explores 25 moments of protest, resistance and revolution throughout American history. In a powerful celebration of the United States' 250th birthday, teach kids how we campaign and vote. We challenge tradition. Protest is American by definition!

Lyrical text inspires young readers to make change in the world
Info boxes on each page support learning
14 pages of endmatter includes a timeline and map of the 25 protests, and dives deeper into each event to further learning beyond the book

Back Jacket

Protest is American as apple pie. This bold, energetic nonfiction picture book introduces young readers to more than two dozen moments of protest, resistance, and revolution in American history through rhythmic, lyrical text and vibrant illustrations inspired by protest art. Includes info boxes, educational endmatter, timeline and more to support learning.

ISBN	9798888593691
Author	Rachel C. Katz
Publisher	Barefoot Books
Genre	Children and Biography
Format	Paperback
Published	May 2026
Language	ENG- English
Pages	48
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Kids
Print Size	Standard Print

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Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History - Paperback

By Rachel C. Katz

About Rachel C. Katz

Rachel C. Katz taught middle school humanities for many years and introduced hundreds of students to her passions: writing, literature, American history, and civics. Rachel is a curriculum consultant and a writer who loves making American history accessible to young readers. She is a student in Hamline University's Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Children and Young Adults program. RISE UP: POWERFUL PROTESTS IN AMERICAN HISTORY is her debut picture book. In addition to writing both serious and silly picture books, Rachel also writes graphic novels and nonfiction for older readers. Rachel loves making art, doing crossword puzzles, and spending time with her family. She probably didn't hear what you just said because she's busy reading. Rachel lives in Massachusetts.

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