"A thoughtful and detailed showcase of revolutionary movements, admirable individuals, and rich music--past and present--makes for a playlist-cum-book of activism as undoubtedly educational as it is exciting to hear." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, STARRED "Illuminates the tremendous impact of activist artists and songs on individuals, communities, and social movements both past and present." -- Kirkus Reviews "This graphics-rich offering surveys protest movements and celebrates the songs and performances that publicized, empathized, and inspired both activists and members of the general public . Thoughtful, accessible essays provide social background while introducing songwriters and performers associated with eight areas of activism . Expect lots of interest, humming, and sing-alongs." -- Booklist STARRED Review "Music is often so bound up with being a teenager. So is rebellion. Rise Up and Sing! will amplify those intimate relationships by showing young people just how powerful music has always been in creating action and change.
" --Tanya Boteju, author of Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens "An incredible and vital celebration of how music can shape and transform activist movements, Rise Up and Sing! is both thought-provoking and inspiring. Warner proves to be a deft writer who has so much passion for her source material and delivers a powerful guide to some of music's most pivotal moments and artists, highlighting their impact on climate justice, racial and gender equality, and 2SLGBTQIA+ rights. This is a terrific and visually gorgeous resource, appealing to readers of all ages." --Lindsay Wong, author of The Woo-Woo and Tell Me Pleasant Things About Immortality.