Imaginary Borders (Pocket Change Collective)
In this personal, moving essay, environmental activist and hip-hop artist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez uses his art and his activism to show that climate change is a human issue that can't be ignored.
"Pocket Change Collective" is a series of small books with big ideas from today's leading activists and artists. In this installment, Earth Guardians Youth Director and hip-hop artist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez shows us how his music feeds his environmental activism and vice versa. Martinez visualizes a future that allows us to direct our anger, fear, and passion toward creating change. Because, at the end of the day, we all have a part to play.
"It won't take you long to read this book, but it will linger in your heart and head for quite a while, and perhaps inspire you to join in the creative, blossoming movement to make this world work." --Bill McKibben, environmentalist, New York Times best-selling author of THE END OF NATURE, journalist, and founder of 350.org
"An inspiring story that will change the way all of us think about the climate crisis--and how we can solve it." --Van Jones, New York Times best-selling author of THE GREEN COLLAR ECONOMY and REBUILD THE DREAM, and co-founder of Dream Corps
"A hopeful, well-argued book on climate change written in a refreshing new voice." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Martinez presents a meaningful, heartfelt call to action with content that reflects current issues. Additionally, the book's short length will appeal to reluctant readers. An essential purchase for any high school or public library." --School Library Journal, starred review
Target age group 12 and up
"Pocket Change Collective" is a series of small books with big ideas from today's leading activists and artists. In this installment, Earth Guardians Youth Director and hip-hop artist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez shows us how his music feeds his environmental activism and vice versa. Martinez visualizes a future that allows us to direct our anger, fear, and passion toward creating change. Because, at the end of the day, we all have a part to play.
"It won't take you long to read this book, but it will linger in your heart and head for quite a while, and perhaps inspire you to join in the creative, blossoming movement to make this world work." --Bill McKibben, environmentalist, New York Times best-selling author of THE END OF NATURE, journalist, and founder of 350.org
"An inspiring story that will change the way all of us think about the climate crisis--and how we can solve it." --Van Jones, New York Times best-selling author of THE GREEN COLLAR ECONOMY and REBUILD THE DREAM, and co-founder of Dream Corps
"A hopeful, well-argued book on climate change written in a refreshing new voice." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Martinez presents a meaningful, heartfelt call to action with content that reflects current issues. Additionally, the book's short length will appeal to reluctant readers. An essential purchase for any high school or public library." --School Library Journal, starred review
Target age group 12 and up
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CategoryYoung Adult Nonfiction
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Age Group13 to 14 yrs
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Grade Level6-8
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LanguageEnglish
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BindingPaperback
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Theme 1Biography & Autobiography
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Theme 2Social, Personal & Family Topics
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Detailed (BISAC) Subject/ThemeEnvironmental Conservation & Protection
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AuthorMartinez, Xiuhtezcatl
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SeriesPocket Change Collective
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Lexile Level1210
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Dewey304.25
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PublisherPenguin Publisher
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Publication Date6/2/2020
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Pages64
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Dimensions0.4 H × 6 L × 4.2 W
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Case Qty132