Never Too Young!: 50 Unstoppable Kids Who Made a Difference - Hardcover

Aileen Weintraub; Illustrated By Laura Horton

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1454929170 ISBN 13: 9781454929178

Publisher: Sterling Children's Books, 2018

Synopsis

From Picasso, who changed the art world forever, to Malala Yousafzai, the brave teen who was shot for advocating education for girls, the 50 kids profiled in Never Too Young! will inspire and empower young readers. Some, like Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges, and Stevie Wonder, are prominent figures, while others are lesser known, though their achievements are just as compelling. They come from a variety of historical periods and backgrounds, and have made an impact in politics, sports, the arts, science and more.

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Review

"Kids and young adults accomplish amazing things, as Weintraub shows in 50 profiles. Horton features each individual, their portraits enclosed in frames set against playful, thematic backgrounds. The subjects range from artists to inventors, activists to scientists. They include Joan of Arc, Louis Braille, S.E. Hinton, Tavi Gevinson, Pablo Picasso, and Venus and Serena Williams. The figures each receive a page that describes how their curiosity, passion, or quest led to their achievements and notoriety: 'Some children ask their parents if they can have a cat or dog, but Aisholpan, a 10-year-old girl living in the mountains of Mongolia, asked her parents for an eagle, ' Weintraub writes of Aisholpan Nurgaiv, known as the Eagle Huntress. By focusing on individuals from different eras and geographies, Weintraub affirms that there are myriad ways to live and to make an impact." --Publishers Weekly

"The stories and achievements of 50 amazing people--all of whom began their journeys as children--are brought together in this collection. Kids who were born with unique talents, such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Clara Schumann, are joined by courageous youth, such as Anne Frank and Ruby Bridges, and by hardworking young scientists and athletes, such as Akrit Jaswal (the youngest person to perform surgery in modern history) and Pelé, considered by many to be the best soccer player in the world. Many included, such as Thandiwe Chama and Om Prakash Gurjar, have overcome great obstacles and have become advocates for children, literacy, and equality. Each full-page biography is accompanied by a bold, full-page color portrait, which gives further insight into their passion, and the seamlessly flowing text makes this both an interesting and fast read. Young readers are sure to find inspiration as they read about unique children from all over the world who were able to change the world around them and be encouraged to follow their dreams and fight for what is right." --Booklist

"People from different countries and eras who have achieved significant accomplishments by the age of 18 are the subjects of this contemporary collective biography, which opposes jaunty, intensely colored portraits against breezy, one-page descriptions. Under each illustration, there is often a personal quotation. For example, Katie Stagliano, who started a foundation called Katie's Krops that encourages young people to grow vegetables to feed the hungry, said: 'I believe that youth have the power to do incredible things.' Indeed. Pablo Picasso, Louis Armstrong, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Clara Schumann are well-known for having developed their talents early. Perhaps the more interesting figures are the kids who are still teenagers or in their early 20s now. Young women, including trans woman activist Jazz Jennings, and young men from countries including the U.S., Canada, Zambia, India, Pakistan, Brazil, and Syria are among the currently living biographees. Joining Malala Yousafzai are Mongolian Aisholpan Nurgaiv, a champion eagle hunter (unusual both for her age and gender), and Rhode Islander Nicholas Lowinger, a young Jew who founded Gotta Have Sole, an organization that provides new shoes to kids in homeless shelters. . . . Will give some readers inspiration and ideas for ways that they can help their own communities right now." --Kirkus

About the Author

ileen Weintraub is a freelance writer and editor who lives in New York with her family. She has published more than 50 books for children and young adults; her latest, Secret s of the American Museum of Natural History, will be released in spring 2017. Her articles have appeared on Scary Mommy, The Manifest Station, and in Hudson Valley Parent Magazine. She is currently working on a comedic memoir entitled Womb Service. Laura K. Horton is a freelance illustrator with a passion for family, creativity, and imagination. As an Air Force brat, Laura grew up inspired by both travel and exploration. In 2014 she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration & Animation from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. She has been featured in juried exhibitions and competitions, including the 2014 Society of Illustrators Student Scholarship Exhibition and the MIAD Senior Juried Exhibition. Previous clients include Macmillan Children s, Hallmark Cards, and Quarto UK. Laura recently moved to Espoo, Finland, to obtain a Master s degree in Game Design and Development.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sterling Children's Books
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1454929170
• ISBN 13: 9781454929178
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 112