Being willing to stand up for what you believe in and raise your voice for change can be demonstrated in many ways. Art can be one of the ways you can share your message with the world. Rise Up! the Art of Protest is a powerful book on how we shape and communicate our messages calling for change.

Written in collaboration with Amnesty International, Rise Up! is an excellent book for readers interested in social justice, the history of protest art, graphic art, or art history. It is written in concise, factual language without any sentimentality – letting the art itself convey the most powerful message. The book is organized in chapters around the themes of women’s rights, race, peace, youth, LGBTQ, and environmentalism. Each chapter begins with a brief description and history of the protest theme followed by gallery of protest art examples. The majority of the examples originate in the United States, but samples of protest art from all around the world are also included.

The art reproductions are excellent quality and printed with bright colors. Each example includes a caption with artist(s), date, region, and a brief description.

Includes a forward by Mari Copeny, a youth activist known for her work during the Flint water crisis. Also includes a brief description of Amnesty International at the end of the book.