This book is a part of a trend that I've been noticing recently - explanations of foundational documents aimed at youths. This makes sense. Teens are primed for education and developmentally at a stage where they are becoming more politically aware. And it's important for all of us to understand our rights and the consequences of violations. I was not aware of this particular document, though. I didn't know that there was an internationally recognized declaration of the rights of children. This particular book is fairly dry and academic, so you're going to have to work to convince teens it's worth understanding. It would make a decent addition to homeschooling curriculum.

This title is fine. It is useful in a barebones textbook of sorts to teaching minors (in the United States, that is under the age of 18) their rights. Very important topic, but the text was a little dry. There are stories of youth advocates, but they’re told in a slightly disjointed way, Useful if you need to fill a gap in your collection, but otherwise an additional purchase.

This was a very interesting read! As someone who works with the human rights club at my high school this is absolutely something that I’d use as a resource!!

Outstanding, ambitious title for socially engaged young people. Some of the information is a little dense, but that's to be expected given the subject matter.

Explanations of each part of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child are fascinating, and I appreciate that each description is followed by a "What's the Reality?" section, acknowledging that these rights are not equally protected everywhere. The brief stories about young people around the world who have fought to have these rights recognized are profoundly motivating. Even without all this, the third section alone, a practical, step-by-step guide to activism, would make this book essential.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for letting me read a digital ARC of this title. #KnowYourRightsandClaimThem #NetGalley

Know Your Rights and Claim Them is an excellent guide to rights and social activism for young people. It clearly states the rights of children, history of these rights, and pursuing change and justice. It gives examples of how young activists have made a difference all over the world and gives teenagers a starting point to becoming an informed and effective activist. I especially loved the third section on claiming one's rights, which focuses on being a successful activist. It gives detailed instructions on how to plan a campaign, write politicians, debate others, and provides information about peacefully protesting, etc.

Thank you Lerner Publishing Group and NetGalley for providing this ARC.