Get Up, Stand Up

Description

Bob Marley's music has inspired millions of listeners around the world with messages of peace, love, and truth. This third picture book adaptation of one of his beloved songs has a timely message for children: To counter injustice, lift others up with kindness and courage. As a young girl goes on with her day in school, she comes across several instances of teasing and intimidation. But with loving action and some help from her friends, she's able to make things right for herself and others. With exuberant pictures by John Jay Cabuay accompanying Marley's iconic lyrics, Get Up, Stand Up is a vibrant testament to the power we all have to make a difference.

Bob Marley is notable not only as the man who put reggae on the global map, but as a statesman in his native Jamaica who famously brought together the country's warring factions. He passed in 1981. In 1994, Marley was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2001, he was posthumously awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Today, Bob Marley remains one of the 20th century's most important and influential entertainment icons, and his lifestyle and music continue to inspire new generations as his legacy lives on through his music. For more information visit: bobmarley.com and facebook.com/bobmarley. Cedella Marley's life has always been rooted in music and culture. As the eldest child of Bob Marley, she has dedicated herself to keeping her father's message and memory alive. She is a musician as well, performing internationally with the three-time Grammy Award-winning Melody Makers, which consists of her brothers Ziggy and Steve and her sister Sharon. She lives in Miami, Florida, with her husband and three sons. Cedella is the author of several picture books, including adaptations of her father's songs, "One Love" and "Three Little Birds." John Jay Cabuay's passion for drawing came at an early age through his love of comics and anime. He received his MFA in illustration from the Fashion Institute of Technology, and his illustrations have graced the covers of newspapers, magazines, and books worldwide. He currently lives in New York City.

"A message of empowerment and unity . . . Joyous."--Kirkus Reviews "Carrying on her father's legacy of banding people together in solidarity, Cedella Marley adds to her collection of picture book adaptations of the singer-songewriter's beloved work with this new installment. An energetic readaloud that promises to pump up young dissenters and peacemakers."--Publishers Weekly