We're in This Together
A Young Readers Edition of We Are Not Here to Be Bystanders
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
17 January 2024
Summary
An empowering young readers edition of We Are Not Here to Be Bystanders, the memoir by Women’s March coorganizer and activist Linda Sarsour that’s “equal parts inspiring, emotional, and informative” (Kirkus Reviews).
You can count on me, your Palestinian Muslim sister, to keep her voice loud, keep her feet on the streets, and keep my head held high because I am not afraid.
On January 21, 2017, Linda Sarsour stood in the National Mall to deliver a spe…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781534439306 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1534439307 |
| Author: | Linda Sarsour |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 17 January 2024 |
| Weight: | 175g |
| Dimensions: | 194mm x 130mm x 20mm |
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Praise for We’re in This Together
A Kirkus Reviews Best Middle Grade Book of 2022
A School Library Journal Best Nonfiction Book of 2022
* “The moments of accomplishment, struggle, sadness, and perseverance shown here provide a touching, uplifting image of America that is seldom represented. Equal parts inspiring, emotional, and informative: a necessary read.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred
* “Filled with information and insight, this young readers edition of the book We Are Not Here to Be Bystanders will inspire and motivate readers…An excellent read that practically dares readers to take on the tough issues with strength and vigor, this is an outstanding purchase for all libraries.”—School Library Journal, starred
“Sarsour’s readable and uplifting story will empower young people in their own fight for social justice.”—Booklist
Praise for We Are Not Here to be Bystanders
“Sarsour’s memoir is packed with hard-learned lessons from the front lines of the social-justice struggle. It’s a book that speaks to our times.”—The Washington Post
“Candid and poignant, this book offers an intimate portrait of a committed activist while emphasizing the need for more Americans to work against the deep-seated inequalities that still haunt the country. A powerful memoir from a dedicated fighter for social justice.” —Kirkus Reviews
“An incredible, galvanizing story of the power of participation.”—Booklist
About The Author
Linda Sarsour
Linda Sarsour is a Brooklyn-born Palestinian Muslim American community organizer and mother of three. Recognized for her award-winning intersectional work, she served as national cochair of the Women’s March, helping to organize the largest single-day protest in US history. She is the former executive director of the Arab American Association of New York and cofounder of the first Muslim online organizing platform, MPower Change, as well as Until Freedom, a national racial justice organization working with Black and Brown communities across the country.
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