A founder of the Children's Defense Fund evaluates what has been achieved and what still needs to be done in order to make the nation safe and fair for children, in a series of open letters to the author's grandchildren, the nation's leaders, and Martin Luther King, Jr.

Presents an illustrated collection of stories, poems, songs, and quotes from around the world to inspire children that they can make a difference.

"...reveals the world of incarceration of America's young girls in detention. A rare, multi-dimensional look at these girls' vulnerable lives, ... speaks to the unique issues they face with ... essays, ... images, and the life stories shared by girls in custody"--Back cover.