Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can You! - (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In this accessible "keep-it-real" guide, Dias, the powerhouse girl-wonder who started the #1000blackgirlbooks campaign, speaks to kids about her passion for making the world a better place, and how they can make their dreams come true.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Marley Dias, the powerhouse girl-wonder who started the #1000blackgirlbooks campaign, speaks to kids about her passion for making our world a better place, and how to make their dreams come true!<p></p>Marley Dias, the powerhouse girl-wonder who started the #1000blackgirlbooks campaign, speaks to kids about her passion for making our world a better place, and how to make their dreams come true!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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>* Dias' magnetic personality, outlook on life, and passion for change enliven every page, making this both a fun read and an irresistible call to action for people of all ages and backgrounds. -- <i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, starred review* An invaluable selection for any public and school library collection. -- <i>School Library Journal</i>, starred review<b>Praise for Marley Dias: </b>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. - Hillary Clinton [Marley] is already making a mark on the world. -- Ellen DeGeneres 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. -- <i>Teen Vogue</i> If you are standing near [Marley], you better roll up your sleeves, because she will make sure you help, too. That is Marley. -- Melissa Harris-Perry 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. -- Elle.com She is a force to be reckoned with. -- Fox 29 Seriously, folks, Marley Dias is the coolest... -- <i>Bustle</i> Talk about black girl magic in a huge, huge way! Oh Marley Dias, we wanna be just like you! -- Hello Giggles<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>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 <i>The Nightly Show</i>, <i>Today</i>, <i>CBS This Morning</i>, 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.
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