Your Freedom Your Power : A Kid's Guide to the First Amendment

<B>A nonpartisan, unbiased look at the First Amendment and how it informs our daily lives, this book clearly explains the fundamentals of American politics to middle grade readers.</B><BR/><BR/><B>A Junior Library Guild Selection!<BR/> Chicago Public Library's BEST BOOKS OF 2023!<I></I></B><BR/><BR/> The First Amendment grants kids and every other citizen five monster privileges: freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press,<BR/> freedom of assembly, and the right to petition the government.If the First Amendment is everywhere in their lives, shouldn't kids know more about it? Yes!<BR/><BR/> In <I>Your Freedom, Your Power</I>, middle grade readers get a focused look at their freedoms and rights through the lens of this all-powerful First Amendment. The book engages children in learning more about their country and their rights and responsibilities. Each section will answer key questions readers may have thought about like: <I>Do I have the right to protest at school? Can I be punished at school for something I say on social media? Why can't I wear whatever I want? Can I text whatever I want?</I> While answering these questions and explaining fundamental legal concepts every kid should know, <I>Your Freedom, Your Power</I>shares the fascinating stories behind some of the most important legal cases and social movements that have affected kids' lives and rights.