*SIGNED BOOKPLATE* Stand Up! tells the story of ten historic female figures who changed the world by standing up for what's right, including: Legendary Civil Rights activists like Ruby Bridges and Rosa Parks! Contemporary role models like Bree Newsome, who removed the confederate flag from the South Carolina state house grounds! Youth activists like Mari Copeny, who fought for clean water in Flint, Michigan! Cooper's storytelling celebrates both famous and unsung Black women who took a stand and made the world a better place for future generations. Each heroic figure is interconnected by a united quest for equity, and offers young readers a stirring, inspirational call to action, reminding them that they are mighty too, and can be forces for change when they stand up!
