The idea of human rights is relatively recent, coming out of a post-World War II effort to draw nations together and prevent or lessen suffering. [The book] introduces children to the true stories of 20 real people who invented and fought for these ideas"--.
A joyful, inspiring informational picture book that introduces readers to eleven young people from around the world who didn't wait until they were grown to speak up about things that matter to them and change the world for the better.