Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can You!

Thirteen-year-old Dias—who launched the #1000blackgirlbooks book drive campaign when she was in sixth grade—offers an insightful and uplifting guide to becoming an activist. “If black girls’ stories are missing, then the implication is that they don’t matter,” she writes, explaining why she started the book drive. “I didn’t like it so I had to do something.” With humor and sensitivity, Dias speaks to issues of race beyond representation in books; one section uses Disney princesses to introduce the concept of being “woke.” Acknowledging the invaluable encouragement of her parents, Dias advocates for her peers to follow their passions and instincts—even if the impact starts small. Color photos of Dias appear throughout, and a list of 500 books featuring black girls is included. Ages 10–up. (Jan.)