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Text copyright © Elizabeth MacLeod and Frieda Wishinsky 2021
Illustrations copyright © Jenn Playford 2021
Published in Canada and the United States in 2021 by Orca Book Publishers.
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, To dearest Quinn—may you always have the courage to stand up for the things you believe in.
electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage
and retrieval system now known or to be invented, without permission in writing from the publisher.
Dedicated to you on behalf of your oma and opa, Laurie Dullaart and Brian Everett.
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Title: How to become an accidental activist / Elizabeth MacLeod & Frieda Wishinsky; illustrated by Jenn Playford. —E.M.
Names: MacLeod, Elizabeth, author. | Wishinsky, Frieda, author. | Playford, Jenn, illustrator.
Description: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: Canadiana (print) 2020033722x | Canadiana (ebook) 20200337300
| isbn 9781459826113 (hardcover) | isbn 9781459826120 (pdf) | isbn 9781459826137 (epub) To my wonderful friend Amy Irwin. And in appreciation for the life and work of
Subjects: lcsh: Political activists—Biography—Juvenile literature. | lcsh: Social reformers—Biography—Juvenile
literature. | lcsh: Social action—Juvenile literature. | lcsh: Political participation—Juvenile literature. US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Through her words and actions,
Classification: lcc hn13 .m33 2021 | ddc j361.2092/2—dc23
she never stopped advocating and fighting for a better world. She said, “Fight for the
Library of Congress Control Number: 2020945016
things that you care about but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.”
Summary: This nonfiction book for middle-grade readers is full of stories about inspiring activists who have
accidentally changed the world. The activists profiled are a variety of ages and come from around the world.
—F.W.
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The authors and publisher have made every effort to ensure that the information in this book was correct at the time
of publication. The authors and publisher do not assume any liability for any loss, damage or disruption caused by
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corrections that should be incorporated in future reprints or editions of this book.
Cover and interior illustrations illustrations by Jenn Playford
Edited by Kirstie Hudson
Printed and bound in South Korea.
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