Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous. I can’t wait to read this stunning poetry collection to my 5th graders this winter. Accessible and with wide-ranging topics, I can’t recommend book this highly enough for all middle grade classrooms and libraries.

This is an illustrated collection of poems penned by various authors. I appreciated the diversity of subjects including empathy, activism, body positivity and stereotyping. People of any race or cultural background could relate to some of the poems. One such piece titled What is an Intersection included the lines, "Intersectionality means we are all happening, we are all supporting each other. We are an ecosystem living and growing, depending on each other for survival, evolving and becoming who...

"Historically poets have been on the forefront of social movements. Woke is a collection of poems by women that reflects the joy and passion in the fight for social justice, tackling topics from discrimination to empathy, and acceptance to speaking out.With Theodore Taylor's bright, emotional art, and writing from Mahogany L. Browne, Elizabeth Acevedo and Olivia Gatwood, kids will be inspired to create their own art and poems to express how they see justice and injustice."

An accessible, thought-provoking book of poetry. My personal favorites were the pieces by Elizabeth Acevedo, but overall, the entire collection is full of poems on topics that will make readers think. The artwork is a great accompaniment, and I think it would be a great book to include in poetry discussion for kids.

I really love this book - the poems and the illustrations are fit to engage multi-generational audiences on a range of humanitarian and social justice topics for understanding. The copy I read was borrowed from the library but I had to special order a copy from a favorite independent bookstore for my own library - to enjoy and use in my poetry residencies with young people. 24 poems. 54 pages. On the back cover is the following list of all the things the poems and illustrations in these pages to...

Very thought-provoking; loved “What’s in My Toolbox?” to understand the idea of privilege.

A MSBA choice book for 2021/2022 WOW! This book of poetry definitely packs a punch! Between the lyrics and the pictures, I'm absolutely in love with this entire book. I think it's so important to have books like these easily accessible to students. Amazing.

There are some excellent, thought-provoking poems in this collection. I didn’t love all of them, but I appreciated how many created a picture that made me stop and reflect, both on my experience/privilege and the experiences of POC.

"Woke" is a wonderful collection of poetry about the world around us - body positivity, racial injustice, standing up for what's right...it's a great way to introduce kids and young teens to the concept of being woke. I loved that the pages had a subject at the bottom so that parents could focus specifically on race or prejudice if they felt there was a particular subject they wanted to focus on with their kids.

If you are like me and you find poetry a little intimidating or inaccessible, this is a great one to pick. I don't mean that it's easy or simplistic, because that's not it at all, but it's just things that need to be said and said in a straightforward way.I've been trying to read more poetry and this is now one of my favorite collections. I wouldn't at all present myself as an expert here, but I love how it can convey emotion in a way that prose sometimes doesn't. I love every poem in here, but

Twenty-four poems that address woke topics such as discrimination, ableism, body positivity, prejudice, privilege and more. This is a book that older elementary, middle and high school students could learn and be inspired by.

Such a strong selection of poetry that will be a big part of any classroom. These poems range from different sub points like race, gender, mental health, physical disability, etc. Every child will be able to relate in some way or another.

Empowering poems for today's youth about building an inclusive and accepting community.

Such a small book, such a powerful message. A book for adults and young readers, everyone can read it and start thinking more about the topics in discussion here. I loved the book format and the illustrations.

I liked this book much better in concept than in reality, though my classes and I all really enjoyed the poem "Rock the Boat." I prefer my poems shorter and less prose-y... maybe a little less heavy-handed on the lessons (even if they're awesome lessons that everyone should hear and absorb).

Beautiful poetry. Thought provoking topics. Great for middle grade readers and beyond.

I picked this book up on a whim and it was lovely and powerful. It is a collection of poetry by 3 authors aimed towards both children and adults and it focuses on important and moving topics like race and equality and kindness. Very touching and I think it would be easy for anyone of any age to follow and understand.Would fit The 52 Book Club's 2021 prompts:1 - Set in a School24 - A Book You Think They Should Read In Schools26 - An Author Of Colour36 - A Nameless Narrator37 - An Educational Read...

Mahogany L. Browne, Elizabeth Acevedo, and Olivia Gatwood deliver one thought-provoking, call to action poem after another. Pause with each poem. Take each one in and contemplate what stirs up inside you and how you might use your voice to advocate for justice. Rock the boat. Shake things up. Raise your fist. Raise your voice. Pick up your pen. Just don't slumber as one who walks this earth with their eyes wide shut.Woke: A Young Poet's Call to Justice is recommended for ages 8-12. It is beautif...

This book of poems was such a great primer for middle schoolers (and people of all ages) to begin thinking about big issues like intersectionality, identity, privilege, and race.

4.5 While I found some unevenness in the quality of the various poems, or I how much I liked them, there’s no denying that this book is vitally important to all human beings! The way complex ideas and terms, like privilege, are explained in accessible ways is incredible! A must read for everyone!