Protesting for Change
Protesting for Change by Cody Elizabeth Handy is a 42-page book published by Xlibris US on February 21, 2022. This edition is presented in English and explores the emotional aftermath of a protest through the eyes of Morgan and her classmates. Guided by Mr. Banner, they engage in discussions about the events leading up to the protest, while Morgan’s brother, Antoine, draws parallels between their experiences and the Civil Rights Movement, emphasizing the importance of learning from history.
Readers will find a narrative designed to facilitate discussions about protests and police brutality, particularly aimed at children. The story begins with early elementary students participating in a restorative circle format, addressing their feelings and questions. As the narrative progresses, it shifts to older children, encouraging them to reflect on the lessons from past protests to inspire change in contemporary society. The book serves as a resource for educators and parents looking to navigate these complex topics with younger audiences.
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After a night of protests, Morgan and her classmates discuss their emotions of the events that led up to the protest. Mr. Banner helps to answer their questions, explain the protest, and provide information on the message of the protest. At home, Morgan’s brother, Antoine explains that in Ms. Smith’s class they compared the Civil Rights Movement protests to last night’s protest. Ms. Smith emphasized the importance of learning from ancestors and past protests to make demands and change in today’s protests. This story was written to help facilitate the discussion, often times a difficult discussion, of protests and police brutality, with children. The beginning of the story discusses the issues with early elementary students in a restorative circle format. The end focuses on discussing the issue with older children.
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