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- Condition
- New
- Dimensions
- 5.5 x 0.95 x 8.2 in
- Weight
- 12.8 oz
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury YA
- Publication date
- February 11, 2020
- Edition
- Reprint
- Language
- English
Description
"This stunning book is the story I've been waiting for my whole life; where girls rise up to claim their space with joy and power.” -Laurie Halse Anderson, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of Speak "An extraordinary story of two indomitable spirits." -Brendan Kiely, New York Times bestselling co-author of All American Boys and Tradition "Timely, thought-provoking, and powerful." -Julie Murphy, New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin' Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Author Award winner author Renée Watson teams up with poet Ellen Hagan in this teen feminist anthem about raising your voice. Jasmine and Chelsea are best friends on a mission-they're sick of the way women are treated even at their progressive NYC high school, so they decide to start a Women's Rights Club. They post their work-poems, essays, videos of Chelsea performing her poetry, and Jasmine's response to the racial microaggressions she experiences-and soon they go viral. But with such positive support, the club is also targeted by trolls. When things escalate in real life, the principal shuts the club down. Not willing to be silenced, Jasmine and Chelsea will risk everything for their voices-and those of other young women-to be heard. These two dynamic, creative young women stand up and speak out in a novel that features their compelling art and poetry along with powerful personal journeys that will inspire readers and budding poets, feminists, and activists. Acclaim for Piecing Me Together Newbery Honor Book Coretta Scott King Author Award Los Angeles Times Book Prize, Young Adult Finalist "Timely and timeless." -Jacqueline Woodson, award- winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming "Watson, with rhythm and style, somehow gets at . . . the life-changing power of voice and opportunity." -Jason Reynolds, NYT-bestselling author of Long Way Down "Brilliant." -John Green, New York Times bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars “Teeming with compassion and insight." -Publishers Weekly, starred review "A timely, nuanced, and unforgettable story about the power of art, community, and friendship." -Kirkus, starred review "A nuanced meditation on race, privilege, and intersectionality." -SLJ, starred review Read more
Specs 10
| Publisher | Bloomsbury YA |
|---|---|
| Publication date | February 11, 2020 |
| Edition | Reprint |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 368 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1547603119 |
| ISBN-13 | 14 |
| Item Weight | 12.8 ounces |
| Reading age | 13 - 17 years |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.95 x 8.2 inches |
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Top Amazon Reviews
Rise Up, Rise Up
Format: Kindle
If you recognize the title from the Broadway play “Hamilton”, then you will understand why this particular line was running through my head while reading this book. Story wise: The story is written through the eyes of two juniors in high school as they make their way in learning what it means to have your voices heard even though your personal life may be crumbling or throws you off guard. I relate to Jasmine, not as a fellow female of color, but as a person that has dealt with her weight all her life. But there’s a Chelsea in all of us, whether it be because of a romantic interest that has you in knots, a religious family member with old fashion ideals, or wanting to be more nuisance than what media portrayal of us. There’s so much to discuss and analyze with this story. Format and writing wise: Okay I’m no expert but this was one of the few books I’ve read lately that there is a definite change in the POV of the characters. Also, I like the introduction of the blog, poems and playlists to not only read that they are causing a change but read what the characters are saying. It was great to read the blog and comments and then be able to go back and see if there was anything of merit that the authorities said was out of bounds. Overall, I recommend this book not to just to the young adult readers who want to read about how they too can make a change but to the adults that may have forgotten the issues that we still face as a society.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2020 by Arisan
Perfectly Imperfect and Intoxicatingly Powerful
Format: Paperback
This book wasn’t perfect, and at a lot of points it was loud and bright and almost too much—and that’s one way I can be sure it’s most definitely worth reading. Jasmine and Chelsea could be a lot, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. I’m very non confrontational, so a lot of these scenes had me squirming and covering my eyes, thinking, “Do they really have to talk about this, too? Can’t they just let it go?” But I’m starting to think that maybe we shouldn’t just let things slide. Maybe that’s why so many issues in the world have yet to change. The writing was beautiful, though it did jump really far forward in time quite frequently, which made it tricky to follow. A really intense scene or convo would happen, but then the next chapter would be a month later and the scene is never addressed again. I also think Jasmine and Chelsea could be a bit selfish at times, but that’s likely because of their newness to activism and their ages. As some of the teachers told them (or maybe it was Leidy), if they do it for themselves, what are they really fighting for? And if they had slowed down a bit to examine their thoughts and motives, and other perspectives, some of the events might have been kinder. Then again, sometimes we need to drop the niceties and shout, and that’s really what this book was all about.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2020 by Lizzy White
Challenges Readers to Rise to New Heights
Format: Kindle
Once again, Renee Watson crafts a book that gave me...thoughts, of the heartburn, skin-tingling, gotta-do-something, gotta-share-my-thoughts-before-they-explode variety. I loved Jasmine and Chelsea in this. Their two voices are unique from each other, but not stereotypical; if I didn't know from the cover and some of the deeper dialogue, I never would've said, "Okay, this is a black girl and this is a white girl." They also have an authentic friendship; they would do anything for each other and fully embrace sisterhood, but they fight, and their disagreements are meaningful. Write Like a Girl was definitely my favorite part; I found myself skimming a lot because I wanted to read the blog posts. I especially loved Jasmine's posts about theater, because I was in theater, too. My experience, like Jasmine's, was very "exclusive." That is, we did exclusively musical theater. I have cerebral palsy, and although it is mild, my teacher felt I should always be in the chorus line because leads and supporting characters had to dance. Apparently, it escaped her that the chorus line dances 90% of the time. Also, I was never given any significant roles because of my disability, although a white girl was allowed to play a Latina and other inclusive modifications were made for other, abled actors. I remember, while reading Watch Us Rise, wishing I had been able to go to a school like Jasmine and Chelsea's because maybe I'd have been more included, not just in theater but in school in general. *Maybe.* Well, enough about me. The point is, I identified with Jasmine and cheered for her, for being brave enough to say what I never could. I also cringed when Meg said Jasmine was "brave to...keep trying" to get roles, because that's the kind of thing that was said to me. Frankly, Meg as a character was just a straight-up--well, I won't say the word, but you know what I mean. It galled me that she, and girls like her, got away with the things they did (racist costumes, anyone), while Chelsea and Jasmine were constantly punished and reprimanded. Speaking of which, the school's attitude toward the protagonists often disgusted me. When Chelsea reported that Jacob Rizer slapped her on the butt, and the first question asked was basically, "Who saw it," I had a "what the heck" moment of the first degree. I've never considered myself a "liberal" or a "feminist" (if what you mean by those two terms is, anything connected to stereotypes). But this book certainly gave me an education on what women, and especially young adult girls, are battling every single day. I also loved some of the intersectional commentary found in the book, like when Jasmine relates her experience as a black girl who is also big. Having been all over the weight spectrum, and having heard, "You need to lose weight for your own good" and "Just lose some weight, then,"--yeah, I felt that. The period discussions, discussions of men siding with the feminist movement, and other examples were great as well. So, why the removal of a star? Well, funnily enough, for me, the strength of the book was part of the problem. That is, there were a lot of places where I felt like the authors were pushing their agenda a little too hard. Chelsea in particular is a militant feminist, to the point of being a stereotype at times. She also made some comments that I found personally odd or offensive, like God being a woman (but then, I'm also a devout Christian, so if you ask me, no, God is not a woman). As for Jasmine, I sometimes felt like I lost a little of her identity as a black person. It felt like her dad was the one pushing her to learn their history, to stay involved, and so forth, when that should've been more of Jasmine's self-determination. In addition, I thought Jasmine and Chelsea's school was extremely dedicated to social justice, but extremely hypocritical. That is, absolutely every class revolves around social justice, which is fine. I loved the scene where Jasmine learned about Henrietta Lacks in science and then crafted a pantoum in her honor. (By the way, this book made me want to write more poetry, which I rarely if ever do). But, when do you just take a break and enjoy an English novel for enjoyment's sake? When do you focus on the absolute truth of math? When do you have history discussions that encourage reconciliation and togetherness? That's probably way too easy for me to say as a white woman, but... Anyway, Watch Us Rise is still a great and uniquely written book; the immediacy of the social media posts in particular give it a timely feel. It gets my recommendation as part of a truly diverse library. I hope Renee Watson and others like her keep writing, and that as an author with a disability, I can become an authentic "own voices" writer, too.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2020 by Stephanie McCall
amazing
Format: Kindle
This may have been one of my top favorite books. I had to read it for a class at my uni and now am in love.
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2023 by Olivia
Great read for any age
Format: Kindle
This is a great coming of age/learning to find your voice story that every teen should read. For adults, this story offers poignant moments or reflection: are you helping or hindering teens in their growth?
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2020 by Jane Reddick
Read! Read! Read!
Format: Kindle
If your looking for a book to make you feel empowered to make change, this is for you. You get the relatable and quirky sides of the girls that just add to the amazing story.
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2020 by Rodney F Lester
Powerful
Format: Kindle
I cannot recommend this book enough. Buy it for all the young women in your lives. Read it out loud. Read it often. Read it over and over until we all understand. Show up, show out and never back down.
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2020 by LacyC
Good, with lots of meaty issues - informed adult readers might find the start a bit of an info dump
Format: Hardcover
THERE ARE SPOILERS BELOW, but only in the context of potentially questionable material (I give the exact examples), not in the sense of a summary that ruins everything. All in all, a pretty good read. I am not the target demographic, but I run a book club for a group of girls from diverse backgrounds and cultures (grades 6-9) and am always on the lookout for the next great read. This had a lot to commend it: dual protagonists, current diversity issues, and a healthy dose of social justice. What is not to like? PROs - alternating POV keeps things moving - one African American girl & one white girl give an interesting perspective on issues - one of the first books with a heavier protagonist (she says 'fat') who talks about the difficulties of not being petite in today's America in a caring an honest manner - LOTS of poetry - LOTS of people to look up - LOTS of really awesome real life quotes - EXCELLENT resource section in the back for readers inspired to do more and be more - diverse range of issues: misogyny, sexism, fat-shaming, self-esteem and the marketing world, the princess industrial machine, speaking up, being active in the cause of change, grief & loss, intergenerational differences in dealing with these issues, poverty, food deserts, and more... - mostly clean. No sex, but the vague insinuation of it "to do it"; one kiss (non-explicit and it's just "awwww"), and a brief mention of "making out"; , no swearing (I think the word "bi*ch" shows up once); one mention of a woman being married to a woman and the mention of the LGBTQIA acronym, the word "pussy" used as an empowerment word; the words "slut" and "whore" on a bathroom stall and the word "slut shaming" - all in the context on how women are judged and the standards they are held to; the words "hip-grinding and body banging" are in a poem - that is the sum total of their appearance; one protagonist realises that she wants to kiss her long-time friend Isaac. It sounds like a lot, but for a teen book, this is really minor stuff. I was also exhaustive in my catalogue. CONs - in the interest of getting the readers up to speed, the front end had a lot of "telling" as compared to showing. Personally, after 50 pages, even I was fed up with how "progressive" everything in their school was, and how attuned to social justice their education was. It was just a bit much. However, power through, because once you get into the story, that fades out and the story begins. This particular point is probably a bit unfair, since the needs of the story dictate that the reader be up on all these issues and their various arguments. As I said, I am not the target audience. A note: race was not the central focus. I love and read many books where race is the central focus, and this book was less vocal about that issue, because there were already so. many. issues. on. the. table. The issues of race are always present on the page, but often not the main discussion. After reading one of the other reviews on Amazon, I have to agree with the reviewer who found Chelsea a bit of a pot-stirrer and grating. Yes. Her character was a bit over-the-top "passionate" about her cause in a way that was sometimes exhausting as a reader. But again, being older than the target demographic, I suspect that the teen readers might be more accommodating. Would I recommend it to Grade 8s and up? YES. There is a lot to be learned, a lot to talk about and a lot of inspiration. The characters are passionate about standing up for themselves and pushing for change where they feel it's needed. Great book to empower girls and open a lot of conversations about the issues in the world they live in.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2019 by Just My Opinion....