Generation Brave: The Gen Z Kids Who Are Changing the World - Paul's REVIEW

 *I received this book as an eARC from Andrews McMeel Publishing via Edelweiss. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*

UPDATE (12/21/20): Satvik Sethi, one of the people featured in this book, reached out to me to inform me that he was not consulted about this book and feels exploited by the publisher. 

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Title: Generation Brave: The Gen Z Kids Who Are Changing the World
Author: Kate Alexander
Upcoming Release Date: September 22, 2020


Synopsis: An illustrated celebration of Gen Z activists fighting to make our world a better place.

Gen Z is populated—and defined—by activists. They are bold and original thinkers and not afraid to stand up to authority and conventional wisdom. From the March for Our Lives to the fight for human rights and climate change awareness, this generation is leading the way toward truth and hope like no generation before.

Generation Brave showcases Gen Z activists who are fighting for change on many fronts: climate change, LGBTQ rights, awareness and treatment of mental illness, gun control, gender equality, and corruption in business and government at the highest levels. Illustrated throughout, this book will offer a celebration of what might be the most influential generation of the century, including profiles of figures such as:

Simone Biles

Jaden Smith

Jazz Jennings

Haile Thomas

Yara Shahidi

Nadya Okamoto

Marley Dias

Helena Gualinga

Fionn Ferreira

. . . and other amazing kids who are using their voices for good.

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Review: This book features Gen Z activists. There are so many great stories highlighted in this book, both about individuals and groups of kids. This is an excellent way to inspire children by showing them what some of their peers are doing. I really appreciated the social media tags attached to each profile so we can all find them online to learn more.

I feel like this book would make a great gift for Gen Z and younger. I give this book a 5/5. I hope many children are able to find books like these at their local libraries.

UPDATE: Having heard from one of the amazing individuals featured in this book, I must change by review to 1/5. The response from the publisher was exploitative. 


--PAUL