Maria

Maria. The Power of Words tells the true story of Maria Ressa, a journalist who believes that asking questions and searching for facts can help protect freedom.
Written for girls and boys aged 6 to 12, this book follows Maria from her childhood in Manila to her work as a reporter and co-founder of the investigative news platform Rappler. Along the way, young readers discover how courage, curiosity, and truth can make a difference in the world.
Through a simple and engaging narrative, children learn why facts matter, why journalism is important, and why freedom of information helps protect democracy.
This illustrated story is part of the Figures of Our Time series, a collection of books that introduce young readers to real people who are helping shape our world.
A story about courage, questions, and the power of words.

Inside this book:
A short, illustrated story written for young readers.
Critical thinking activities to develop media literacy skills:

• How to spot reliable news vs. misinformation
• The difference between facts, opinions, and emotions
• A traffic light system to evaluate news sources
• A vocabulary section with key journalism terms
• Quizzes, a crossword, and a creative writing prompt