Get Up, Stand Up
About this ebook
A heartfelt and meaningful book that brings Bob Marley's music to life in a new way: As a young girl goes on with her day in school, she comes across several instances of teasing and intimidation. But with loving action and some help from her friends, she's able to make things right for herself and others.
• This cute children's book includes the impactful lyrics of Bob Marley's song 'Get Up, Stand Up' that has inspired millions of listeners around the world with messages of peace, love, and truth
• Written by Cedella Marley, Bob Marley's daughter, who has dedicated herself to keeping her father's message and memory alive
• With exuberant pictures by John Jay Cabuay accompanying Marley's iconic lyrics, Get Up, Stand Up is a vibrant testament to the power we all have to make a difference
Fans of Every Little Thing and One Love will also love the lyrical rhythm and the powerful message of love, peace, and harmony presented in Get Up, Stand Up.
• Great family and classroom read-aloud book
• Appeals to readers of all ages with the light-hearted tone and cheerful illustrations
• Books for kids ages 6–8
• Children's books for early elementary students
About the author
DIVDIVBob Marley (1945–1981) was one of the most beloved and bestselling musicians of his time. Born in the village of Nine Mile, Jamaica, Marley left school at fourteen to pursue music fulltime. A dedicated member of the Rastafari movement, Marley is credited with bringing reggae and Jamaican music to a world stage. Over the course of his career, he released more than a dozen albums with his band Bob Marley and the Wailers. The posthumous release of Legend (1984) went platinum in the United States and sold more than 25 million copies worldwide. Marley died from cancer in 1981./div/div
Cedella Marley—singer, dancer, fashion designer, actress, and entrepreneur—is the daughter of reggae singers Bob and Rita Marley and the mother of Skip Marley. She was born in 1967 in Kingston Bridge, Jamaica, and served as the vocalist for the Grammy Award–winning Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers until the band disbanded in 2002. She is now the CEO of her father’s recording label, Tuff Gong International, and her bohemian-chic clothing collection, Catch A Fire; and the author of several successful children’s books. She also oversees her family’s charitable and merchandising organizations, always aspiring to spread love and joy and bring hearts together through music and more.
