10: The Action Issue

Together, we can change the world. For: Girls, 5 to 10, who want to make a difference Highlights: Experiment with the laws of motion with a DIY inertia tower, carnival striker and Newton’s cradle; draw cartoons that change minds; make a homemade kaleidoscope; hone your critical thinking skills, become an honorary Guerilla Girl (mask included); read a comic about Rosa Parks; read a short story about a girl who gives hope to her neighborhood; learn how to not give up; and make a butter cake. Featured experts: Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, journalist Lisa Ling, comedian Michelle Wolf, cartoonist Liza Donnelly, NYC Marathon-winner Shalane Flanagan, art-ivists The Guerrilla Girls, chef and civil rights hero Leah Chase, physicist Ximena Cid, Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s curator of birds Sara Hallager Short story contributor: National Book Award finalist Angela Flournoy Comic contributor: Ashley A. Woods Specs: 64 full-color pages, soft-touch matte cover stock