by Alice Paul Tapper
& illustrated by Marta Kissi
Flap Copy Description:
11-year-old Alice Paul Tapper--daughter of CNN's Jake Tapper--is challenging girls everywhere to speak up!
When Alice Tapper noticed that the girls in her class weren't participating as much as the boys, she knew she had to do something about it. With help from her Girl Scout troop and her parents, she came up with a patch that other girls could earn if they took a pledge to be more confident in school. Alice even wrote an op-ed about the experience for the New York Times! Inspired by that piece, this picture book illustrates her determination, bravery, and unwillingness to accept the status quo. With Marta Kissi's delightful illustrations depicting Alice's story, young readers everywhere will want to follow Alice's lead and raise their hand!
My Thoughts:
The fact that an eleven-year-old girl would not only pen a picture book, but would inspire young girls around the country to speak up, is astounding. However, the book is not only well-written, it's beautifully illustrated as well - by Marta Kissi. When I did a bit of research on Alice Paul Tapper, I learned that she was named after Alice Paul - who was a suffragist, feminist, and women's right's activist. It appears that the young author was given the perfect name! I highly recommend Raise You Hand to all young readers and their parents, as well as to elementary school teachers. Bravo, Alice Paul Tapper!
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