"Inspiring stuff" BookTrust
Marley Dias, presenter of Netflix series Bookmarks:
Celebrating Black Voices has something important to say!
In this keep-it-real guide, 1000 Black Girl Books blogger Marley
Dias tells you how she's turned her passion for literacy and diversity
into a mega-hit movement that has grabbed the attention
of the media and kids throughout the world.
In this book, Marley offers practical tips for paying it forward
with whatever makes your heart sing, and getting the support you
need from parents, teachers and friends to turn your dreams into
reality.
With an introduction from Disney's A Wrinkle in Time
director Ava DuVernay.
Marley Dias made headlines as a sixth grader when she started
the #1000BlackGirlBooks campaign to collect children's books featuring
black protagonists.
With endorsements from Oprah, Jacqueline Woodson, Ava DuVernay,
Pam Ryan
PRIASE FOR MARLEY DIAS GETS IT DONE
"focusing on activism, literacy, and diversity is a must-have
for school library collections." - Teen Librarian Toolbox
"Dias' magnetic personality, outlook on life, and passion for
change enliven every page, making this both a fun read and an irresistible
call to action for people of all ages and backgrounds."
- Kirkus
- ISBN13 9781338136890
- Publish Date 1 March 2018 (first published 30 January 2018)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Scholastic US
- Format Paperback
- Pages 208
- Language English