Overview

Now, more than ever, young people are motivated to make a difference in a world they're bound to inherit. They're ready to stand up and be heard - but with much to shout about, where they do they begin? What can I do? How can I help? How I Resist is the response, and a way to start the conversation. To show readers that they are not helpless, and that anyone can be the change. A collection of essays, songs, illustrations, and interviews about activism and hope, How I Resist features an all-star group of contributors, including, John Paul Brammer, Libba Bray, Lauren Duca, Modern Family's Jesse Tyler Ferguson and his husband Justin Mikita, Alex Gino, Hebh Jamal, Malinda Lo, Dylan Marron, Hamilton star Javier Muñoz, Rosie O'Donnell, Junauda Petrus, Jodi Picoult, Jason Reynolds, Karuna Riazi, Maya Rupert, Dana Schwartz, Dan Sinker, Ali Stroker, Jonny Sun (aka @jonnysun), Sabaa Tahir, Shaina Taub, Daniel Watts, Jennifer Weiner, Jacqueline Woodson, and more, all edited and compiled by New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson and Lambda-winning novelist Tim Federle. In How I Resist, readers will find hope and support through voices that are at turns personal, funny, irreverent, and instructive. Not just for a young adult audience, this incredibly impactful collection will appeal to readers of all ages who are feeling adrift and looking for guidance. How I Resist is the kind of book people will be discussing for years to come and a staple on bookshelves for generations.

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Author:   Maureen Johnson ,  Tim Federle
Publisher:   St Martin's Press
Imprint:   St Martin's Press
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 22.50cm
Weight:   0.400kg
ISBN:  

9781250168368

ISBN 10:   1250168368
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   11 June 2018
Recommended Age:   From 13 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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""Candor and passion radiate from the 30 voices raised in this trenchant and timely compendium of interviews, essays, reflections, illustrations, and poems."" -- Publisher's Weekly ""[Maureen Johnson] has done an exceptional job calling on different voices to share their wisdom and thoughts on making a difference"" -- School Library Journal ""This offers plenty of access points for teens looking for advice, catharsis, and/or motivation."" -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Candor and passion radiate from the 30 voices raised in this trenchant and timely compendium of interviews, essays, reflections, illustrations, and poems. -- Publisher's Weekly This offers plenty of access points for teens looking for advice, catharsis, and/or motivation. -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Author Information

Maureen Johnson is the New York Times bestselling author of over a dozen YA novels, including 13 Little Blue Envelopes, The Name of the Star, and Truly Devious. She is also the co-host of the political podcast Says Who and lives in New York City.

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