The summer of 2020 was different. Against the backdrop of the pandemic, millions of individuals from around the world took to the streets to make a statement: Black Lives Matter. In many ways, young adults led the charge. The history of the Black Lives Matter movement is documented in Call and Response: The Story of Black Lives Matter by Veronica Chambers, an editor at The New York Times. This book is an incredible resource for young readers, teachers, librarians and parents who are looking to better understand the movement and open discussions about the importance of activism. Veronica joins Saul Marquez and Chelsea Regan to discuss the aims of Call and Response while also diving into how YA books are inspiring a generation of young readers to become activists who are changing the world. Get in touch … Let your voice be heard! There are several ways you can get in touch with us and interact with the show. Your messages might be included in the next episode! Record and send us a voice message! Follow and talk to us through Twitter! Send us an old-fashioned email! Related Links: Black Surfers Refuse to Be Excluded: ‘I Have a Right to Be on This Wave’ - The New York Times Follow the guest and hosts … Veronica Chambers: @vvchambers (Instagram), @vvchambers (Twitter), Author Profile @ The New York Times Chelsea Regan: @pluckybookmark (Instagram), @chelsearegan17 (Twitter)

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