We’re going to a peaceful protest because … Momma’s going to march!
Momma’s Going to March follows several children over time as they accompany their mothers to different peaceful protest marches, where they advocate for the environment, freedom, equality, peace and clean water. They help make signs and banners, decorate wagons, carry flags and beat drums. Momma shows them that advocacy can be fun … and that they can do it, too!
With accessible text and engaging artwork, Momma’s Going to March will empower a generation of young activists. Includes an author’s note, brief descriptions of a select number of historical marches, and further information on the use of signs, flags, banners, drums and more in peaceful protests.
Key Text Features
illustrations
author's note
historical note
historical context
We’re going to a peaceful protest because … Momma’s going to march!
Momma’s Going to March follows several children over time as they accompany their mothers to different peaceful protest marches, where they advocate for the environment, freedom, equality, peace and clean water. They help make signs and banners, decorate wagons, carry flags and beat drums. Momma shows them that advocacy can be fun … and that they can do it, too!
With accessible text and engaging artwork, Momma’s Going to March will empower a generation of young activists. Includes an author’s note, brief descriptions of a select number of historical marches, and further information on the use of signs, flags, banners, drums and more in peaceful protests.
Key Text Features
illustrations
author's note
historical note
historical context
| Published By | Groundwood Books Ltd — Aug 6, 2024 |
| Specifications | 32 pages | 9 in x 9 in |
| Keywords | activism; civil rights; women's rights; Indigenous rights; intersectional feminism; non-violence; dissent; climate action; social justice; injustice; critical thinking; understanding current events; self-empowerment; self-expression; feeling anxious; 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom; 1978 March for the Equal Rights Amendment; 2003 Anti-War Protest; 2017 Great Lakes Water Walk; 2019 Global Climate Strike; |
| Written By |
JENNIFER MARUNO, retired elementary school principal, is the author of seven novels for middle grade and young adult readers as well as two picture books. Former Vice-President of the CANSCAIP, among other literary roles, Jennifer currently enjoys mentoring other writers. Her latest picture book, While You Sleep, published in 2022 by Pajama Press received starred reviews from Kirkus and Quill and Quire. She lives in Burlington, Ontario. |
| Illustrated by |
VIVIAN ROSAS is a Toronto, Ontario-based queer, Mestizx/Latinx multidisciplinary illustrator, dancer, and muralist. Feminism, empowerment, and diversity are recurring themes in her work. Her goal is to create imagery that expresses a sense of inclusiveness for underrepresented communities. She is the illustrator of Better Connected: How Girls Are Using Social Media for Good by Tanya Lloyd Kyi and Julia Kyi. |
| Written By |
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JENNIFER MARUNO, retired elementary school principal, is the author of seven novels for middle grade and young adult readers as well as two picture books. Former Vice-President of the CANSCAIP, among other literary roles, Jennifer currently enjoys mentoring other writers. Her latest picture book, While You Sleep, published in 2022 by Pajama Press received starred reviews from Kirkus and Quill and Quire. She lives in Burlington, Ontario. |
| Illustrated by |
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VIVIAN ROSAS is a Toronto, Ontario-based queer, Mestizx/Latinx multidisciplinary illustrator, dancer, and muralist. Feminism, empowerment, and diversity are recurring themes in her work. Her goal is to create imagery that expresses a sense of inclusiveness for underrepresented communities. She is the illustrator of Better Connected: How Girls Are Using Social Media for Good by Tanya Lloyd Kyi and Julia Kyi. |
| Audience | ages 3 to 6 / grades P to 1 |
| Key Text Features | illustrations; author's note; historical note; historical context |
Winner, Horace Mann Upstander Award, 2025
Young readers and their families will be inspired to join social movements wherever they take place. ... A beautifully illustrated, family-friendly guide to activism.
” —Kirkus ReviewsA recommended and useful introduction to the democratic right to protest.
” —School Library JournalA colorful, joyful introduction to marches and their various facets.
” —Booklist