Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can You!

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.
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Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can You!

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.
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Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can You!

Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can You!

by Biri Rottenberg Rosler
Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can You!

Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can You!

by Biri Rottenberg Rosler

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Overview


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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781338136890
Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date: 01/30/2018
Pages: 208
Sales rank: 13,657
Product dimensions: 6.80(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range: 10 - 13 Years

About the Author


Marley Dias made headlines as a sixth grader when she started the #1000BlackGirlBooks campaign to collect children's books featuring black protagonists. Her initiative led to appearances on The Nightly Show, Today, CBS This Morning, and many more. Marley has been featured in the New York Times, has been recognized as a "21 under 21" ambassador for Teen Vogue, is an editor in residence for Elle.com, and launched a national literacy tour in partnership with the White House. Marley lives in New Jersey with her parents.

What People are Saying About This

Melissa Harris-Perry

"If you are standing near [Marley], you better roll up your sleeves, because she will make sure you help too. That is Marley."

Bustle

"Seriously, folks, Marley Dias is the coolest..."

Hello Giggles

"Talk about black girl magic in a huge, huge way! Oh Marley Dias, we wanna be just like you!"

Ava DuVernay

"[Marley's] a dynamic young woman who!"

Teen Vogue

"It's not hard to imagine that one day soon Marley. . . will be the protagonist of one of the books she fought so hard to have represented in her classroom."

Charlie Rose

"[Marley] has a wonderful presence. . . "

Ellen DeGeneres

"[Marley] is already making a mark on the world."

Martyr

"I love [Marley's] "Black Girl Books" project so much. Keep striving for your goals, and remember that it's good to be ambitious. There's nothing wrong with knowing what you want and going after it... [Marley] is proof of that."

Parade Brass And Symphony Orchestra

"She is a force to be reckoned with."

Elle.com

"Dias will make for a savvy magazine editor, obviously. But we think there's a good case to be made for her future in politics."

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