{"product_id":"stand-up-10-mighty-women-who-made-a-change-hardcover","title":"Stand Up!: 10 Mighty Women Who Made a Change - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrittney Cooper\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCathy Ann Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eEloquent Rage\u003c\/i\u003e comes a powerful, groundbreaking picture book debut introducing young readers to ten revolutionary Black women -- both historical and contemporary -- who changed the world for the better, inspiring readers today to know their strength, to be brave, and to STAND UP!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A breakthrough... this force of nature is becoming one of our fiercest voices in the new generation of African-American thinkers.\" -- \u003ci\u003eEssence\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBestselling author Brittney Cooper is a leading Black feminist voice of our times. From her \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eEloquent Rage\u003c\/i\u003e, selected by Emma Watson as an \"Our Shared Shelf Book,\" to her frequent guest appearances on MSNBC, to her regular features on Cosmopolitan.com and Salon.com, and her TED Talk with over 800K views, there's no question Brittney Cooper is one of the most preeminent Black influencers of today. Now, this author, professor, activist, and cultural critic brings her immense talents to the children's space with a seven-title publishing deal at Scholastic, spanning from picture books to middle grade, and launching with this momentous picture book debut: \u003ci\u003eStand Up!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eStand Up!\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of ten historic female figures who changed the world by standing up for what's right, including legendary Civil Rights activists like Ruby Bridges and Rosa Parks and spanning to contemporary role models like Bree Newsome, who removed the confederate flag from the South Carolina state house grounds, and Mari Copeny, a youth activist who fought for clean water in Flint, Michigan. This inspirational biographical collection will live side by side with bestselling classics like \u003ci\u003eLittle Leaders\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eShe Persisted\u003c\/i\u003e yet offers a wholly original, powerful new voice and approach that make this story so singular, personal, and groundbreaking. Cooper's enlightening text depicts both famous and unsung Black women who took a stand and made the world a better place for future generations. Each heroic figure is interconnected by a united quest for equity, and offers young readers a stirring, inspirational call to action, reminding them that they are mighty too, and can be forces for change when they \u003cb\u003estand up!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCathy Ann Johnson received her BFA from Columbus College of Arts and Design. She spent several years at Hallmark Greeting Cards, where she honed her skills crafting emotional content that speaks to children. Cathy Ann loves connecting words to pictures, and her whimsical and lyrical style focuses on layouts that echo a child's perspective. Her work has appeared in children's books, magazines, posters, home décor, gifts and more. She currently works from Downtown Decatur, Georgia, as well as a satellite studio in Rome, Italy. In her spare time, Cathy Ann, her husband, and their cute doggie enjoy roaming Rome and chasing castles in medieval towns. \u003cbr\u003e Brittney Cooper is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eEloquent Rage: A Black Woman Discovers her Superpowers\u003c\/i\u003e. 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