Book cover for Speak Up by Miranda Paul
2020 Released
40 Pages
0-1 Hours
Audiobook Unavailable
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Clarion BooksISBN 9780358136620

When something really matters, one voice can make a difference. This spirited, vibrant picture book celebrates diversity and encourages kids to speak up, unite with others, and take action when they see something that needs to be fixed.

Join a diverse group of kids on a busy school day as they discover so many different ways to speak up and make their voices heard! From shouting out gratitude for a special treat to challenging a rule that isn’t fair, these young students show that simple, everyday actions can help people and make the world a better place.


How can one small voice make a big difference?


  • Finding Your Voice: Shows children that speaking up can be as simple as correcting a mispronounced name or as brave as challenging a rule that isn’t fair.
  • An Anti-Bullying Message: A clear and gentle guide on how to be an ally when someone is being hurt, and how to ask for help from a grown-up when a secret is too scary to keep alone.
  • Celebrating Diversity: Follow a vibrant and diverse group of students through their school day, creating a world where every child feels seen and knows they belong.
  • Empowering Conversation Starter: Perfect for parents and educators to talk with kids about big topics like justice, kindness, and making the world a better place, one action at a time.

Miranda Paul

Miranda Paul is an award-winning author of more than twenty books for children, including Speak Up, illustrated by Ebony Glenn; Under One Roof, illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal; and A Kaleidoscope of Hope, illustrated by Hari and Deepti. She is a co-founding member of the organization We Need Diverse Books and lives in Wisconsin. Learn more at www.mirandapaul.com.

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