What is free speech and why is it so special? Your Voice is Your
Superpower tells you why your voice matters and how you can use it and
also why we must protect everyone's right to free speech.
Everyone loves superheroes. Who doesn't? They're super! Some of them can
fly. Some are strong. Some can become invisible. And some wear capes.
But the thing that really makes them super is that they help people and
change the world. And guess what? You have a superpower inside you.
Your VOICE is your superpower.
And because of a thing called freedom of speech, with that voice, you
can express yourself, you can help people, and you can change the world.
Now, more than ever, teaching children the value of free speech is
essential to raising smart, engaged citizens. Knowing the value of free
speech allows children to courageously share what they think and
believe, whether it's with their family, friends, or their elected
officials. Learning about the value of free speech also teaches children
the importance of being good listeners, even if it means listening to
points of view that differ from their own.
In Your Voice is Your Superpower, father-daughter duo Jessica and
Sandy Bohrer team up to teach children the importance of free speech and
why it is essential for maintaining a functioning democracy. Your Voice
is Your Superpower provides the perfect stepping-stone for parents
looking to teach their children more about their First Amendment rights
in an easy, appealing way. This fun, colorful book proves that the first
step to raising engaged, courageous children-and in turn, raising a new
generation of superheroes-starts at home.
A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Committee to Protect
Journalists.
"The First Amendment gives us superpowers! What a terrific way to help
kids understand why they are free to say and write what they think. This
engaging story is perfect for young readers and maybe a few parents,
too."
--Kathleen Carroll, Chair of the Board of the Committee to Protect
Journalists
