Follow Your Stuff: Who Makes It, Where Does It Come From, How Does It Get to You? - Hardcover

Sylvester, Kevin; Hlinka, Michael

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1773212540 ISBN 13: 9781773212548

Publisher: Annick Press, 2019

Synopsis

Our cellphones, our clothes, our food: All are everyday things we consider essential, but we seldom think of what and who is involved in making them and getting them into our hands. In Follow Your Stuff, award-winning children’s author Kevin Sylvester and business professor Michael Hlinka team up again, this time to tackle the complex dynamics of the global economy, examining the often-complex journey of ordinary goods from production right to our doorsteps.

Using familiar examples, easy-to-follow charts and graphs, and a big helping of humor, Hlinka and Sylvester introduce young readers to concepts such as relative value and fair wages and how to think critically about our purchasing decisions. Sylvester’s lively illustrations add even more kid-appeal making this sequel to the critically acclaimed Follow Your Money the perfect introduction to socio-economics and an eye-opening essential read for young people.

About this title

About the Author

Kevin Sylvester is an award-winning children’s book author, illustrator, and a former sports broadcaster on CBC radio. His books for Annick include Basketballogy, Baseballogy, and Follow Your Money. He lives with his family in Toronto, Ontario.

Michael Hlinka teaches college and university courses in Toronto and provides business commentary for CBC Radio.

Review

“Fun, clear, and accessible.” —Youth Services Book Review, 01/20/19

(Sarah Bickel Youth Services Book Review)

“A thought-provoking breakdown of the real cost of all our cheap stuff.” —Kirkus Reviews, *starred review, 01/15/19

(Kirkus Reviews)

“Educational, thought-provoking and highly appealing, Follow Your Stuff is not only a must-read for young teens, but it would also be a valuable resource in a class on modern issues or consumerism.” —CM Reviews, 12/14/18 

(Gail Hamilton CM Reviews)

“Highly readable . . . unique . . . This slim but thoughtful book is an excellent tool to expose students to the practical and ethical sides of economics.” —School Library Connection, 05/19

(Bernadette Cooke School Library Connection)

“Provides an ideal starting place for a project and would appeal to students highly motivated to understand the origins of common items . . . Recommended for middle school collections.” —School Library Journal, 04/30/19

(Amy Thurow School Library Journal)

It is eye-opening, and often startling . . . The References and Further Reading section is exceptional . . . Meant for teen consumers, but very informative for their parents and teachers as well.” —Sal’s Fiction Addiction, 05/26/19

(Sally Bender Sal’s Fiction Addiction)

“A breezy, straightforward style and jaunty drawings throughout make it a clear and speedy read.” —Toronto Star - Metroland Newspapers, 07/24/19

(Deirdre Baker Toronto Star)

About this edition

• Publisher: Annick Press
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1773212540
• ISBN 13: 9781773212548
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 100