Joshua Wong Student Activist for Democracy Linda Barghoorn Crabtree Publishing Company www crabtreebooks com
Introduction Strength of Spirit Each of us is shaped by our actions as well as the challenges and triumphs we face These experiences form our life story a story that is unique to each person By sharing our life stories we learn what inspires or motivates others Some people have remarkable stories of dedication strength or compassion Their stories can encourage us to learn more about issues and take action to shape the world we live in What Is a Biography A biography is the story of a person’s life and experiences We read biographies to learn about another person’s life and thoughts Biographies can be based on many sources of information Primary sources include a person’s own words or pictures Secondary sources come from friends family media or research Joshua credits his parents with teaching him about justice and freedom 4
Joshua Wong Joshua Wong is a student activist from Hong Kong who is known for his fearlessness determination and strong sense of social justice He has encouraged thousands of youth in Hong Kong to stand up for their beliefs He leads the THINK fight for democracy freedom and ABOUT IT individual rights Do you know someone remarkable What are some of the qualities that make them special 5
