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Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can You!
by Marley D

• Age Range: 10 and up
• Grade Level: 5 - 6
• Lexile Measure: 940
• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Press (January 30, 2018)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1338136895
• ISBN-13: 978-1338136890
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 0.5 x 8.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces

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Marley Dias, the giant girl-wonder who started typically the #1000blackgirlbooks campaign, speaks in order to kids about her love in making our world an improved place, and how to make their own dreams come true!

In this accessible tutorial with an introduction simply by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay, Marley Dias explores activism, social justice, volunteerism, equity and inclusion, and using social media for very good. Drawing from her knowledge, Marley shows kids just how they can galvanize their own strengths to make positive within their communities, although getting support from parents, teachers, and friends in order to turn dreams into simple fact. Focusing on the significance associated with literacy and diversity, Marley offers ideas on book selection, and provides hands-on techniques for becoming a lifelong reader.

Editorial Reviews

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"Dias understands that the personal is political and that 1 person has the power to create a difference. Dias' magnetic personality, perspective on life, and passion for modify enliven every page, making this each a fun read and an amazing proactive approach for those of all ages plus backgrounds. " -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review

Praise for Marley Dias:

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

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

" It's not hard to suppose one day soon Marley... will certainly be the protagonist of just one of the books she fought so hard to get represented in her classroom. " -- Teen Vogue

"If you are standing close to [Marley], you better roll upward your sleeves, because she will be sure you help too. That is Marley. inch -- Melissa Harris-Perry

"Dias will make for a savvy magazine editor, obviously. But we believe there's a good case to become made for her future in national politics. " -- Elle. com

"She is a force to become reckoned with. " -- Fox 29

"Seriously, folks, Marley Dias is the coolest…" -- Bustle

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