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Marley Dias Gets it Done And So Can You: presenter of Netflix series Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices: 1

Marley Dias Gets it Done And So Can You: presenter of Netflix series Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices: 1

by Marley Dias (Author)

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    Illustrated 2018

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Synopsis

Marley Dias has something important to say! With an introduction from Disney's A Wrinkle in Time director Ava DuVernay. In this keep-it-real guide, 1000 Black Girl Books blogger Marley Dias tells kids how she's turned her passion for literacy and diversity into a mega-hit movement that has grabbed the attention of the media and kids throughout the world. In this book, she offers practical tips for paying it forward with whatever makes your heart sing, and getting the support you need from parents, teachers and friends to turn your dreams into reality.

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
 Pages: 208
 Edition: 1
 Publisher: Scholastic
Published: 01 Mar 2018
ISBN 10: 1338136895
ISBN 13: 9781338136890
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years

Media Reviews
* Dias' magnetic personality, outlook on life, and passion for change enliven every page, making this both a fun read and an irresistible call to action for people of all ages and backgrounds. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* An invaluable selection for any public and school library collection. -- School Library Journal, starred review
Praise for Marley Dias:
I love [Marley's] 'Black Girl Books' project so much. Keep striving for your goals, and remember that it's good to be ambitious. There's nothing wrong with knowing what you want and going after it... [Marley] is proof of that. - Hillary Clinton
[Marley] is already making a mark on the world. -- Ellen DeGeneres
It's not hard to imagine that one day soon Marley. . . will be the protagonist of one of the books she fought so hard to have represented in her classroom. -- Teen Vogue
If you are standing near [Marley], you better roll up your sleeves, because she will make sure you help, too. That is Marley. -- Melissa Harris-Perry
Dias will make for a savvy magazine editor, obviously. But we think there's a good case to be made for her future in politics. -- Elle.com
She is a force to be reckoned with. -- Fox 29
Seriously, folks, Marley Dias is the coolest... -- Bustle
Talk about black girl magic in a huge, huge way! Oh Marley Dias, we wanna be just like you! -- Hello Giggles
Author Bio
Marley Dias made headlines as a sixth grader when she started the #1000BlackGirlBooks campaign to collect children's books featuring black protagonists. Her initiative led to appearances on The Nightly Show, Today, CBS This Morning, and many more. Marley has been featured in the New York Times, has been recognized as a 21 under 21 ambassador for Teen Vogue, is an editor in residence for Elle.com, and launched a national literacy tour in partnership with the White House. Marley lives in New Jersey with her parents.