M Is for Movement

Here is the story of a child born at the dawn of a social movement.

At first the protests were in small villages and at universities. But then they spread. People drew sustenance from other social movements in other countries. And then the unthinkable happened.

The protagonist in this fictionalized children's memoir is a witness and a participant, fearful sometimes, brave sometimes too, and when things change, this child who is now an adult is as surprised as anyone.

"A powerful narrative that encourages long-term awareness, work, sacrifice, and patience in order to effect change for all people. Inspiring." Kirkus Reviews

"Timely and unique, this visually striking journey will encourage young people to fight for what they believe in." Booklist

"Innosanto Nagara has done it again — and how lucky we all are for that! M is for Movement is another bold, bright, powerful book that uses a relatable personal narrative to relay a complex political history — and a necessary lesson in how ordinary people can create extraordinary change. It's a riveting, empowering, and visually stunning adventure." Kate Schatz, New York Times-bestselling author of Rad American Women A-Z, Rad Women Worldwide, and Rad Girls Can

Children's book author and illustrator Innosanto Nagara's books encourage children to grow up with confidence in themselves, and to be proactive citizens who are passionate about causes from environmental issues to LGBTQ rights and civil rights. Born and raised in Indonesia, Inno moved to the US in 1988. After studying zoology and philosophy at UC Davis, Inno moved to the San Francisco Bay Area, working as a graphic designer for a range of social change organizations before founding the Design Action Collective, a worker-owned cooperative design studio. Inno lives in Oakland in a cohousing community with nine adults and eight kids.

Inno's first book, A is for Activist, started a movement in social justice book publishing for children. After it came Counting on Community, then My Night in the Planetarium and The Wedding Portrait. M is for Movement is the fifth title written and illustrated by Innosanto Nagara.

Inno's books stand in solidarity with people of all ages, races, gender identifications, and backgrounds. They suggest that your family isn't only yourself and your parents but also the community in which you live, the histories of those around you, and the natural environment on which we depend for our food and water and air. The ideas in Inno's books may sometimes sound controversial, but they speak to us in a language that is pure common sense and in tune with our natural wishes and inclinations as human beings.