Watch Us Rise
Watch Us Rise by Renée Watson is a reprint edition published by Bloomsbury USA on February 11, 2020. This 368-page book is written in English and presents a narrative centered on two best friends, Jasmine and Chelsea, who are determined to address the treatment of women at their progressive high school in New York City. They take action by starting a Women’s Rights Club, sharing their poetry and essays online, which leads to both support and backlash from their peers.
Readers will find a story that explores themes of friendship, social justice, and the challenges of raising one’s voice in the face of adversity. As Jasmine and Chelsea navigate the complexities of their activism, they confront issues such as prejudice and racism while showcasing their artistic expressions. This book aims to inspire young readers, particularly those interested in feminism and social themes, through the personal journeys of its dynamic characters.
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“This stunning book is the story I’ve been waiting for my whole life; where girls rise up to claim their space with joy and power.” -Laurie Halse Anderson, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of Speak
“An extraordinary story of two indomitable spirits.” -Brendan Kiely, New York Times bestselling co-author of All American Boys and Tradition
“Timely, thought-provoking, and powerful.” -Julie Murphy, New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’
Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Renée Watson teams up with poet Ellen Hagan in this teen feminist anthem about raising your voice.
Jasmine and Chelsea are best friends on a mission-they’re sick of the way women are treated even at their progressive NYC high school, so they decide to start a Women’s Rights Club. They post their work-poems, essays, videos of Chelsea performing her poetry, and Jasmine’s response to the racial microaggressions she experiences-and soon they go viral. But with such positive support, the club is also targeted by trolls. When things escalate in real life, the principal shuts the club down. Not willing to be silenced, Jasmine and Chelsea will risk everything for their voices-and those of other young women-to be heard.
These two dynamic, creative young women stand up and speak out in a novel that features their compelling art and poetry along with powerful personal journeys that will inspire readers and budding poets, feminists, and activists.
Acclaim for Piecing Me Together
2018 Newbery Honor Book
2018 Coretta Scott King Author Award
2017 Los Angeles Times Book Prize, Young Adult Finalist
“Timely and timeless.” -Jacqueline Woodson, award-winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming
“Watson, with rhythm and style, somehow gets at . . . the life-changing power of voice and opportunity.” -Jason Reynolds, NYT-bestselling author of Long Way Down
“Brilliant.” -John Green, New York Times bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars
* “Teeming with compassion and insight.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review
* “A timely, nuanced, and unforgettable story about the power of art, community, and friendship.” –Kirkus, starred review
* “A nuanced meditation on race, privilege, and intersectionality.” –SLJ, starred review
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