Description
"Inspiring stuff" BookTrust Marley Dias, presenter of Netflix series Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices has something important to say! In this keep-it-real guide, 1000 Black Girl Books blogger Marley Dias tells you how she's turned her passion for literacy and diversity into a mega-hit movement that has grabbed the attention of the media and kids throughout the world. In this book, Marley offers practical tips for paying it forward with whatever makes your heart sing, and getting the support you need from parents, teachers and friends to turn your dreams into reality. With an introduction from Disney's A Wrinkle in Time director Ava DuVernay. Marley Dias made headlines as a sixth grader when she started the #1000BlackGirlBooks campaign to collect children's books featuring black protagonists. With endorsements from Oprah, Jacqueline Woodson, Ava DuVernay, Pam Ryan PRIASE FOR MARLEY DIAS GETS IT DONE "focusing on activism, literacy, and diversity is a must-have for school library collections." - Teen Librarian Toolbox "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." - Kirkus
