Dave Eggers is the author of many books, including Heroes
of the Frontier, The Circle, and A Hologram for the King. He is the
cofounder of: Voice of Witness, an oral-history series focused on
human rights; 826 National, a network of writing and tutoring
centres; and ScholarMatch, which connects donors and
under-resourced students to make college possible.
Shawn Harris is an artist and musician who lives and works
in Morongo Valley, California.
"Author Dave Eggers’s books are always welcome, but this one is
particularly so at a time when there is a national debate about
insufficient civics education and how to engage young people in the
civic life of their neighborhoods and country.
“What Can a Citizen Do?,” illustrated by Shawn Harris, explains to
kids what being a citizen means and how they can be a good one. The
charming book provides examples and sends the message that citizens
aren’t born but are made by actions taken to help others and the
world they live in"
*The Washington Post*
"It’s never too early for children to learn how they can make a
difference. In this island community, residents discover how they
can shape laws and impact the lives of those around them. The
best-selling author-illustrator team teaches young readers that
being engaged and informed can turn anyone into an activist, no
matter their age."
*Time Magazine Best YA and Children's Books of 2018*
"obligatory reading for future informed citizens"
*The New York Times Book Review*
"This book's a rhythmic, rhyming call for kids to be good
citizens"
*Common Sense Media*
"I love in a picture book: a timely message delivered with respect
for young readers’ intelligence, wit, and capacity for
understanding.
Plus…rhymes!"
*Cool Mom Picks*
"The visual story of children working together to turn a lonely
island into a thriving community helps young readers see that they
can make a difference in their world."
*Brit+Co*
"This book is the latest collaboration from the acclaimed duo Dave
Eggers and Shawn Harris. This is a book for today’s youth about
what it means to be a citizen."
*Maria Shriver*
“Thanks to this simple-yet-sweet picture book, children no longer
have to wait until taking high school civics to learn what
citizenship is and what each of us can – and must – do to make the
world a better place.”
*Honolulu Star Advertiser*
"just as relevant for adults as it is for kids"
*Adweek*
“I hope my children take instruction from Dave Eggers’ What Can A
Citizen Do? I hope they know they are part of a community, that
they can make a difference by planting a tree and standing up for
what’s right. This book invites active participation in society and
politics, but it is also just a beautifully illustrated book.
Illustrator Shawn Harris brings so much life and emotion and
diversity to Egger’s message, which tells children to care and to
not be silent. I think we could all use these reminders.”
*Romper*
"Spark a mind with Dave Eggers’s heartening and galvanizing
storybook. (The answer to the title? A whole lot, in fact.)"
*Martha Stewart Living*
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