Her book drive led to appearances on shows like the nightly show and cbs this morning. Representation matters and black history month is a good time to get children of all races interested in books featuring characters of color. Girls drive to find 1,000 black girl books hits target with outpouring. Artwork by quinn lemmers for yahoo lifestyle marley dias loves to read. In this accessible keepitreal guide, marley explores activism, social justice, volunteerism, equity and inclusion, and using social media for good. Frustrated by not seeing other black girls as the main characters in the books in her school library, she decided to take action.
I told my mom i was going to start a book drive, and a specific book drive, she said, where black girls are the main characters in the book and not background characters or minor characters. Jun, 2017 dias book, marley dias gets it done and so can you, will come out in january 2018. Scholastic to publish activism book by marley dias, 12yearold. She also shares perspectives on the difference between activism and charity. Marley dias gets it done by marley dias scholastic. Jan 23, 2016 marley dias, a fifth grader in new jersey, was sick and tired of reading the same old books about dogs and white boys. This is a story about a african girl name marley dias. Tired of reading about white boys and dogs, 11 year old marley dias started a book drive in which black girls are the protagonist.
Marley dias 1,000 black girl books book drive hits. Marley dias, an 11yearold from new jersey, was tired of only reading books. And because of you, we have received thousands of books. Marley dias 1,000 black girl books book drive hits target. We talk with her about her own book, marley dias gets it done. Youre able to express your emotions when you read, dias said. Activist and soontobe author marley dias is only years old. But after reading kids book after kids book about white boys and their dogs, marley. Scholastic to publish activism book by marley dias, 12year. In an effort to provide more diversity in books for younger children, for almost a year dias has been collecting books with black girls as. Marley dias nee le 3 janvier 2005 est une militante et feministe americaine. And so can you marley wants to show the children all over the world that their wishes or dreams can come true. Feb 16, 2018 marley dias, a yearold girl who has collected more than 11,000 books that showcase black female lead characters, can now add her own book to her list.
Marley dias inspirational goal to collect books about. Marley dias inspirational goal to collect books about girls of color. An 11yearold book lovers drive for change cbs news. She has also written and published her own book, marley dias gets it done. When marley expressed her frustration over the lack. Marley dias, a yearold girl who has collected more than 11,000 books that showcase black female lead characters, can now add her own book to. Marley talks about how the idea came to her, and encourages kids to find something theyre passionate about, or something theyd like to change, and take action to make positive changes happen. I think the biggest thing is that success is not measured by whether or not youre on cbs this morning or whether or not you make the. With the help of her mother, grassroots community foundation cofounder janice johnson dias, and two friends, briana and amina, marley came up with the idea to start a book drive featuring. Marley dias book drive focuses specifically on books in which black girls are the main characters, not minor or background characters. Jul 07, 2016 for 11yearold marley dias, the call to activism began with books. Jan 30, 2018 this kindlebook of marley dias gets it done and so can you by marley dias contains both informative and magnificent details on the authors family life, her school and writing life, and much more. Marley dias, a yearold girl who has collected more than 1.
Miniliterary activist footballloving girlie tomboy bookworm marley dias bored of only reading about white boys and their dogs at school. The book reads like a lively, nonstop conversation with dias, covering everything from social media safety tips and staystrong activist strategies to her love of fashionand. What can we learn from a 12yearold whos turning the literary world upside down. This book informs us about right, equality, passion, social injustice and how to take action by using social media, in a positive way.
Part memoir, part history lesson, part social activism 101, dias story draws readers into her world. Marley dias, who goes to st cloud elementary school in west orange, new jersey, began her drive in november after she told her mother she was tired of. Marley now leads a global movement focused on the need for curriculums to include diversity and greater education on the experiences of black girls. Janice johnson dias, the book drive has received an incredible boost in the past few days and with continued support, is scheduled to hit the goal of. Focusing on the importance of literacy and diversity, marley offers suggestions on book selection, and delivers handson strategies. Jan 27, 2016 tired of reading about white boys and dogs, 11 year old marley dias started a book drive in which black girls are the protagonist.
Marley dias, is the precocious and purposedriven 15yearold founder of. In her forthcoming nonfiction book for ages 10 and up, marley dias, the powerhouse girl. It clearly shows how much marley dias desperately want to change our world into a fair and equal place. In her forthcoming nonfiction book for ages 10 and up, marley. Suggestions for marley diass amazing book drive her schools reading syllabus wasnt big on diversity, so 11yearold marley dias decided to take matters into her own hands.
Frustrated with her schools inability to provide books with relatable characters, 11 yearold marley dias started a book drive to find 1,000 childrens books with black girls as protagonists. Drawing from her experience, marley shows kids how they can galvanize their strengths to. Childrens books will change forever if this teen author. Like marley dias, so many of you have asked for books with black girls as the main characters. For 11yearold marley dias, a good book opens the world. For 11yearold marley dias, the call to activism began with books. Childrens books will change forever if this teen author has. Marley dias inspirational goal to collect books about girls.
This kindlebook of marley dias gets it done and so can you by marley dias contains both informative and magnificent details on the authors family life, her school and writing life, and much more. Marley dias inspirational goal to collect books about girls of color what can we learn from a 12yearold whos turning the literary world upside down. This is a nonfiction book called, marley dias gets it done. Feb 09, 2016 marley dias, who goes to st cloud elementary school in west orange, new jersey, began her drive in november after she told her mother she was tired of the books that she was being given at school. Dias book, marley dias gets it done and so can you, will come out in january 2018. The book reads like a lively, nonstop conversation with dias, covering everything from social media safety tips and staystrong activist strategies to her love of fashionand how she doesnt always agree with her parents. Keep striving for your goals, and remember that its good to be ambitious. Dias has now written a book, marley dias gets it done. Suggestions for marley diass amazing book drive goodreads. This is a nonfiction book called,marley dias gets it done. Scholastic corporation, a global childrens publishing company, released the book in the spring of 2018. Dias will be the author and main character of her very own book via renowned global childrens publishing company, scholastic. Credit christopher occhicone for the new york times elevenyearold marley dias has gotten a lot of attention for being the girl who got sick of reading about white boys and their dogs and did something about it.
In her forthcoming nonfiction book for ages 10 and up, marley dias, the. Dias, whose project has been popular all over the world, wrote and published her own book, marley dias gets it done. And while the avid reader understood why her teacher assigned those. If you have something in common with the characters, youll always remember and learn a lesson from the book. Shes 93 and taking her book club to zoom theyve been meeting for 20 years. Girls drive to find 1,000 black girl books hits target. In this accessible guide with an introduction by academy awardnominated filmmaker ava duvernay, marley dias explores activism, social justice, volunteerism, equity and inclusion, and using social media for good.
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