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Frankie and Friends : The Big Protest is the second book in the series. The book tackles the complex topic of protests and social justice in an age-appropriate way.

As the daughter of a news anchor, Frankie has learned all about journalism and what makes a great reporter. A protest on television causes Frankie to have many questions about why people are protesting. Using her toys as her news crew, Frankie decides to create her own news program. In Frankie's news program, she interviews her dad and sister about protests to get their perspective. Frankie helps her older sister Raven make signs for a protest she is participating in and even puts on a mini protest with the help of her toys.

What I Liked: Christine Platt does a wonderful job of discussing what a protest is and how even children can make their voices heard. Through Frankie's love of journalism, she engagingly delves into the topic. Also, there is a glossary at the end of the book that defines terms that readers may not be familiar with. This book is perfect for young readers due to its large font and brightly colored illustrations.

Frankie and Friends: The Big Protest is a great book to introduce the concept of social justice to young readers.