Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can You!

Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can You!Marley Dias, the powerhouse girl wonder who started the #1000blackgirlbooks campaign, speaks to kids about her passion for making our world a better place, and how to make their dreams come true In this accessible guide with an introduction by Academy Award nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay, Marley Dias explores activism, social justice, volunteerism, equity and inclusion, and using social media for good. Drawing from her experience, Marley shows kids

Marley Dias, the powerhouse girl-wonder who started the #1000blackgirlbooks campaign, speaks to kids about her passion for making our world a better place, and how to make their dreams come true In this accessible guide with an introduction by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay, Marley Dias explores activism, social justice, volunteerism, equity and inclusion, and using social media for good. Drawing from her experience, Marley shows kids how they can galvanize their strengths to make positive changes in their communities, while getting support from parents, teachers, and friends to turn dreams into reality. Focusing on the importance of literacy and diversity, Marley offers suggestions on book selection, and delivers hands-on strategies for becoming a lifelong reader.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Published: 01/30/2018
ISBN: 9781338136890
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.80w x 0.50d

Review Citations: Shelf Awareness 01/26/2018
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/0001
Publishers Weekly 01/29/2018
School Library Journal 02/01/2018 pg. 120
Booklist 03/01/2018 pg. 43

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 195697 / Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can You!
Reading Level: 6.6 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 5