{"product_id":"change-sings","title":"Change Sings: A Children's Anthem","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChange Sings: A Children’s Anthem is a lyrical picture book that invites young readers to see themselves as part of something bigger. Through rhythmic verse and sweeping illustrations, Amanda Gorman reminds children that change happens through small acts, shared voices, and showing up for one another—even when the work feels hard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book doesn’t tell kids who to be. It asks them to imagine who they could be together. It’s hopeful without being hollow, empowering without being heavy-handed, and grounded in the belief that community is where transformation begins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it’s been banned\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChange Sings has been challenged for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAddressing themes of social justice and collective action\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeing labeled “political”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEncouraging conversations about equity and change\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is often banned for affirming that children can notice the world around them and care about making it better.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy we love it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause it speaks to kids with respect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause it frames change as something hopeful, not scary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause it encourages empathy, participation, and shared responsibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book doesn’t push an agenda. It invites a conversation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoung readers • classrooms and libraries • families of all kinds • educators • banned books supporters • anyone who believes children deserve hopeful, empowering stories about the world they’re inheriting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DTBT","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":51510193881272,"sku":"9780593203224","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0887\/4029\/8936\/files\/5022033482399.jpg?v=1753342665","url":"https:\/\/www.bookshopetc.com\/products\/change-sings","provider":"BOOK\/SHOP, etc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}