Bøger af Robin Stevenson

Following cousins on a road trip to Pride as they dive into family secrets and friendships, When You Get the Chance is a contemporary YA novel, perfect for fans of David Levithan and Becky Albertalli, and for readers looking for a story of friendship and family.

Inspiring, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of musicians, including Taylor Swift, Louis Armstrong, Harry Styles, Mariah Carey, Yo-Yo Ma, Paul McCartney, and 10 other influential musicians. Every great musician started out as a kid once-and many discovered their love of music early on. Whether they became world-famous pop stars, groundbreaking jazz artists, or award-winning songwriters, these musicians pushed boundaries and left their mark. In Kid Musicians, tune into the childhood stories of musical legends such as: Beyoncé used to play truth or dare in the middle of the night with the rest of her music group. Dolly Parton sometimes made up her own title, author, and story when she had to give a book report in class. Prince would rush home after school to watch Superman on TV. Taylor Swift grew up on a Christmas tree farm! Featuring kid-friendly text and full-color illustrations, Kid Musicians highlights renowned musicians who have made an impact on the world of music.

"This book for middle grade readers explores the history of queer activism in North America and the fight for equality for LGBTQ+ folks. The content is structured in an A-Z format, with such entries as 'A Is for Activism' and 'C Is for Coming Out.' Readers will learn about the Stonewall Riots, Marsha P. Johnson, Indigenous queer activism, the Oscar Wilde Memorial Bookshop, Pride flags and so much more. Young readers will be especially interested in learning about youth activists such as Gavin Grimm, the first Gay-Straight Alliance and the history of banned children's books in America. Award-winning author Robin Stevenson brings this history to life in a way that is equally informative, inspiring and accessible for young readers. Her books have received a Stonewall Book Honour and won the Silver Birch Award. Extensive end matter includes short biographies of historical figures, glossary, timeline, resources for kids, author's sources and index"--

"Childhood biographies of sixteen athletes who have competed in the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games"--

honeybees, activism, selective mutism, siblings, stepfamilies, road trip, rebellion

A rhyming alphabet book featuring a family that has lost its dog at a Pride parade.

abortion rights, feminism, activism, marginalization, justice, pro-choice, reproductive rights

For LGBTQ people and their supporters, Pride events are an opportunity to honor the past, protest injustice, and celebrate a diverse and vibrant community. The high point of Pride, the Pride Parade, is spectacular and colorful. But there is a whole lot more to Pride than rainbow flags and amazing outfits. How did Pride come to be? And what does Pride mean to the people who celebrate it?

Moving, funny, and totally true childhood biographies and full-color illustrations tell stories from the challenging but defining years of Martin Luther King, Susan B. Anthony, Helen Keller, Malala Yousafzai, and 12 other inspiring activists who championed our civil liberties-and shaped the world.

Break out the swords and sandals, because you're off on a trip to Ancient Rome! Your mission is to discover why Julius Caesar's favorite battle sword disappeared during the course of history, and along the way witness events that helped shape the Roman Empire and those that led to its fall.The Time Machine series challenges young readers to use their imagination and decision-making skills to write their own story. Options in the text allow readers to choose any path they like within the plot. Readers must draw on background information about the period to make the right choices. This makes the series a great educational device for youngsters to learn about history and all the different cultures, events, and periods that shaped it.