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Passion, tenacity, inspiration. 04/21

You have the tools to be become an

ACCIDENTAL ACTIVIST.

just get started! be unstoppable! dream big! How to Become an Accidental Activist
profiles 100 activists from around the world, including change-makers like Greta Thunberg, Pete Seeger
and Lilly Singh. This book shows us how ordinary people have persevered throughout history to do
extraordinary things to help themselves and others. These activists work for human rights, to help the HOW TO BECOME AN ACCIDENTAL ACTIVIST
environment, to preserve historic buildings and more. This book will inspire young readers by giving them
tips on getting started, continuing when the going gets tough and encouraging others to get involved. They
will learn how to use determination, channel their passions and dream big to change the world. illustrated by

Biographies, picture books, cookbooks—Elizabeth MacLeod has written them all and more. She has Jenn Playford

won many awards for her writing, including the Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children’s Non-Fiction, x H OW T O B EC O M E A N x
as well as Children’s Choice awards. This is the fifth book Elizabeth and Frieda have written together—
their most recent is How to Become an Accidental Genius. Elizabeth lives in Toronto.

Frieda Wishinsky is the international award–winning author of over 70 books. She writes picture
books, chapter books, novels and nonfiction. Her books have been translated into many languages. She
thinks that Elizabeth MacLeod is the best writing “partner” any author could have. Frieda lives in Toronto.

For more information, contact Kennedy Cullen
1-800-210-5277 • kennedy@orcabook.com ACCIDENTAL

middle reader nonfiction ACTIVIST
ages 9–12
Publication April 13, 2021
THE FINAL VERSION WILL BE A HARDCOVER @orcabook M A CL EO D & W I S HI N S K Y
9781459826113 hc $24.95 • 9781459826120 pdf
9781459826137 epub

This is an advance reading copy of the uncorrected
proofs and is not for sale. Changes may be made to ADVANCE READING COPY
the text before publication, so Frieda APRIL 13, 2021
all quotations for review must be checked Elizabeth
against the final bound book.
MacLeod Wishinsky