José Mujica is a former revolutionary, past president of Uruguay and climate activist. José's speech to the UN is part of the Speak Out series. José Mujica is a former revolutionary, past president of Uruguay and climate activist. José's speech to the UN is famous for criticizing the contemporary economy, the inequalities of the world and the consumerism that drives our daily lives and pushes us to buy more and more. José condemns our wasteful way of life, explaining that if we all lived like the average American we would need three earths. Today, he says, it is time to consider the planet as a home where we are all equal. Only through governing ourselves as a species will we be able to make way for a world that focuses on what is truly important: our relationships with each other, and how we relate to the world we live in. José's famous speech, translated for middle-grade readers, is strikingly illustrated by acclaimed illustrator Guridi and followed by an analysis written by Dolors Camats, showing young readers the greater context of who José is, the audience he was addressing and what made this speech so powerful. The Speak Out series publishes the most inspiring speeches of our times, then deconstructs them to give young readers a deeper understanding of global issues and the power of language to influence them. Key Text Features biographical information definitions explanation facts headings historical context illustrations informational note Correlates to the Common Core States Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.3 Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.6 Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text. - A new (and final) book in the Speak Out series that features famous speeches - a great tool for any students studying persuasive writing, learning to debate, or crafting speeches of their own. - José's authentic and honest way of speaking is one of the many reasons why he has been so celebrated. - José's way of living show commitment to his ideals - and inspires others to practice what they preach when it comes to environmental and social activism. - Although this is the first book in English to feature this speech in its entirety, there is a picture book about the same subject called The World's Poorest President Speaks Out (2020). - The speech is presented in an easy-to-read way, with striking illustrations by Raúl Nieto Guridi. - Sofía Jarrín, who did the translation of the book, also did a sensitivity read on our material. biographical information;definitions;explanation;facts;headings;historical context;illustrations;informational note

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