Children can change the world.
One Peace: True Stories of Young Activists celebrates the "Power of One," and specifically the accomplishments of children from around the globe who have worked to promote world peace. Janet Wilson challenges today's children to strive to make a difference in this beautifully illustrated, fact-filled and fascinating volume of portraits of many "heroes for today."
Canadian Craig Kielburger, who started Free The Children to help victims of child labor at the age of twelve, has been nominated three times for the Nobel Peace Prize. Farlis Calle, forced to identify the body of a young friend—a victim of her country's civil war—started the Columbia Children's Movement for Peace. At age ten, Kimmie Weeks, a refugee from the Liberian civil war, came within a whisper of being buried in a mass grave. Almost miraculously he survived and vowed to make a difference in the lives of other children. At thirteen he established Voices of the Future, Liberia's first child rights advocacy group. Other portraits feature the accomplishments of children from Sarajevo, Japan, the United Kingdom, Cambodia, Afghanistan and the United States. These moving testaments to the courage and initiative of youth will inspire readers young and old.
One Peace: True Stories of Young Activists
ages 7+
The stories of young people who have been refugees from war, injured by land mines, or learned about the consequences of violence through other means are interspersed with children's poems, quotes, artwork, and photographs. The brief, powerful accounts document how these children ages 8 to 15 worked for or became symbols of peace. Most of them work with or have founded peace organizations to help spread their message.
"Without being condescending, Wilson has managed to convey to her readers the importance of peace, compassion and determination... One Peace is an outstanding addition to any teacher's or librarian's bookshelf and will no doubt be popular for its beautiful design and inspirational message. Highly Recommended." (CM Magazine) 48p. Orca, $19.95. ISBN 978-1-55143-892-4. LC 2008927399.
Themes: Anti-bullying; non-violent conflict resolution; anti- nuclear; landmines; child soldiers; the power of one; child labour.
Character: Respect, Equality, Teamwork, Take Action, Empathy, Fairness, Responsibility, Perseverance, Advocacy, Responsibility, Kindness, Compassion, Caring.
* September 21, international Day of Peace
*World Poverty Day, October 17
*November 11, Remembrance Day
* December 10, Human Rights Day
*January 27, Holocaust Remembrance Day
*February, Red Hand Day, (child soldiers)
*World against Child Labour Day, June 12
Winner: Children’s Roundtable 2009 Information Book Award,
Finalist: Hackmatack, Rocky Mountain, Red Cedar Book Awards,
Outstanding and Inspiring title of the year list Smithsonian Institute, Washington
ages 7+
The stories of young people who have been refugees from war, injured by land mines, or learned about the consequences of violence through other means are interspersed with children's poems, quotes, artwork, and photographs. The brief, powerful accounts document how these children ages 8 to 15 worked for or became symbols of peace. Most of them work with or have founded peace organizations to help spread their message.
"Without being condescending, Wilson has managed to convey to her readers the importance of peace, compassion and determination... One Peace is an outstanding addition to any teacher's or librarian's bookshelf and will no doubt be popular for its beautiful design and inspirational message. Highly Recommended." (CM Magazine) 48p. Orca, $19.95. ISBN 978-1-55143-892-4. LC 2008927399.
Themes: Anti-bullying; non-violent conflict resolution; anti- nuclear; landmines; child soldiers; the power of one; child labour.
Character: Respect, Equality, Teamwork, Take Action, Empathy, Fairness, Responsibility, Perseverance, Advocacy, Responsibility, Kindness, Compassion, Caring.
* September 21, international Day of Peace
*World Poverty Day, October 17
*November 11, Remembrance Day
* December 10, Human Rights Day
*January 27, Holocaust Remembrance Day
*February, Red Hand Day, (child soldiers)
*World against Child Labour Day, June 12
Winner: Children’s Roundtable 2009 Information Book Award,
Finalist: Hackmatack, Rocky Mountain, Red Cedar Book Awards,
Outstanding and Inspiring title of the year list Smithsonian Institute, Washington
"With everything going on in the world, this book is a must have for educators, parents, and of course, children."
Kathy Kacer, author of Hiding Edith
Kathy Kacer, author of Hiding Edith
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Reviews:
CM Magazine - "Without being condescending, Wilson has managed to convey to her readers the importance of peace, compassion and determination... One Peace is an outstanding addition to any teacher's or librarian's bookshelf and will no doubt be popular for its beautiful design and inspirational message. Highly Recommended."
Quill & Quire- "The book's freewheeling nature provides a diverse and telling emotional impact through words and pictures that express the visions of change of children worldwide...Wilson has provided a much-needed call to action for adults and children alike."
Booklist - "Each double-page spread in this picture book for older readers is a passionate call for peace, the end of suffering, and the need for change."
Children's Literature - "Filled with emotion and commitment from young voices dedicated to making the world a better place to live. The message here is clear: Youths and adults can work together toward worldwide peace."
Canadian Teacher Magazine - "A powerful springboard to classroom discussions…An excellent choice to put into the hands of a child who is showing interest in peacemaking at any level, and a valuable resource for a unit on peace."
United Church Observer - "Colourful pages are packed with photos, children's drawings and Wilson's own paintings. Her moving portraits evoke the youth and innocence of the young activists, depicting them with symbols of peace: candles, flowers, animals, even soccer balls…The time is always right for a book that engages children, especially one that inspires and empowers them to take action for peace."
Puget Sound Council - "The overall message is one of resilience, strength and optimism and concrete examples of what students can do to make a difference may spark and encourage student action and empowerment. This is a powerful book and one that can provide a counterbalance to some of the military books so sought after by elementary school patrons."
School Library Journal - "These youngsters have had some remarkable successes...The stories included here may be inspirational to young readers and could be used as a basis for class discussion and class action."
Quill & Quire- "The book's freewheeling nature provides a diverse and telling emotional impact through words and pictures that express the visions of change of children worldwide...Wilson has provided a much-needed call to action for adults and children alike."
Booklist - "Each double-page spread in this picture book for older readers is a passionate call for peace, the end of suffering, and the need for change."
Children's Literature - "Filled with emotion and commitment from young voices dedicated to making the world a better place to live. The message here is clear: Youths and adults can work together toward worldwide peace."
Canadian Teacher Magazine - "A powerful springboard to classroom discussions…An excellent choice to put into the hands of a child who is showing interest in peacemaking at any level, and a valuable resource for a unit on peace."
United Church Observer - "Colourful pages are packed with photos, children's drawings and Wilson's own paintings. Her moving portraits evoke the youth and innocence of the young activists, depicting them with symbols of peace: candles, flowers, animals, even soccer balls…The time is always right for a book that engages children, especially one that inspires and empowers them to take action for peace."
Puget Sound Council - "The overall message is one of resilience, strength and optimism and concrete examples of what students can do to make a difference may spark and encourage student action and empowerment. This is a powerful book and one that can provide a counterbalance to some of the military books so sought after by elementary school patrons."
School Library Journal - "These youngsters have had some remarkable successes...The stories included here may be inspirational to young readers and could be used as a basis for class discussion and class action."
Awards:
- Information Book Award winner
- Children's Book Centre BEST BOOKS
- Red Cedar Award nominee
- Rocky Mountain Book Award nominee
- Hackmatack Children's Choice Award finalist
- Smithsonian Notable Book for Children
One Peace: True Stories of Young Activists
ISBN: 9781551438924
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Pages: 52
Price: $19.95
