Your Freedom, Your Power, Allison Matulli
Your Freedom, Your Power, Allison Matulli
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Your Freedom, Your Power
A Kid's Guide to the First Amendment

Author: Allison Matulli, Clelia Castro-Malaspina

Narrator: Joniece Abbott-Pratt

Unabridged: 5 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/25/2023

Synopsis

A nonpartisan, unbiased look at the First Amendment and how it informs our daily lives, this book clearly explains the fundamentals of American politics to middle grade readers.

The First Amendment grants kids and every other citizen five monster privileges: freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press,
freedom of assembly, and the right to petition the government. If the First Amendment is everywhere in their lives, shouldn’t kids know more about it? Yes!

In Your Freedom, Your Power, middle grade readers get a focused look at their freedoms and rights through the lens of this all-powerful First Amendment. The book engages children in learning more about their country and their rights and responsibilities. Each section will answer key questions readers may have thought about like: Do I have the right to protest at school? Can I be punished at school for something I say on social media? Why can’t I wear whatever I want? Can I text whatever I want? While answering these questions and explaining fundamental legal concepts every kid should know, Your Freedom, Your Power shares the fascinating stories behind some of the most important legal cases and social movements that have affected kids’ lives and rights.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Natalie on June 07, 2023

Allison Matulli’s “Your Freedom, Your Power: A Kid’s Guide to the First Amendment” is an excellent introduction to the topic. It breaks down the First Amendment into its five freedoms, defines each, then provides relevant examples. Matulli uses current examples, but does explain that those examples......more

Goodreads review by Lilly on June 12, 2024

Let's start with the fact that I'm a self-hating lawyer and it takes a LOT to make me want to read about law. The concept of this book fascinated me: how could something so complex as law be made simple, much less *interesting* for kids? Well, it actually captivated me. While it's supposedly written......more

Goodreads review by Charessa on July 27, 2023

Thank you to Running Press Books for a complimentary copy--our library is excited to put this one in our collection! An excellent, *excellent* explanation and guide to the United States' Constitution's First Amendment. It's very thorough and *I* as an adult learned some things reading through it! It......more

Goodreads review by Alicia on September 25, 2023

Another fantastic book that I'm lucky enough to read to prepare to moderate a discussion on books about "Good Trouble". This one features the five tenets of the First Amendment and dives into each one with a basic understanding and vocabulary, a few real-world examples, some think-piece elements, an......more

Quotes

“This offering's subtitle includes the words ‘A Kid's Guide,’ and here those words are especially apt. Readers are addressed directly, kids' rights and relatable issues are kept at the forefront of every discussion, and heady topics, such as the federal court system, are introduced in an informal, conversational manner. Manageable paragraphs, accessible text, lists, charts, and insets help explain, citing court cases that directly affect students: evolution in science courses, religious-related clothing, the effect of school bathroom policies on transgender kids. Every chapter offers fresh perspectives and interactive activities, including tips on how to petition for change. Students, parents, and teachers will appreciate the generous back matter and direct approach, and this works equally well as leisure reading for young activists, a homework helper, or a classroom supplement. Most important, this book empowers kids, telling them how to use their voices and defend their rights.”
 —Booklist, starred review

"Current, insightful, and savvy."—Kirkus Reviews

“Matulli and Castro-Malaspina break down the functions of the First Amendment in this handy guide to American politics. Through their conversational approach, the authors demystify the document to present a primer for young people.”—Publisher's Weekly

“An ideal and unreservedly recommended addition to middle school and community library Political Science collections for young readers.”—Midwest Book Review

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