Frankie and Friends: The Big Protest

Frankie and Friends: The Big Protest follows Frankie, a young, aspiring journalist, as she learns about protests and activism. After hearing breaking news about a protest for justice on TV, Frankie becomes curious about what a protest is and why people engage in them. Her mama, a journalist, is called to cover the story, and Frankie decides she wants to report too. She teams up with her toy news crew—Farrah the doll, Dan the teddy bear, and Nina the cat—and sets out to do her own research. Frankie interviews her Papa and big sister Raven to gather information, and soon, the toys organize their own protest to support the local cause. Through this experience, Frankie learns about racial injustice, activism, and the role of journalism in society. The story introduces young readers to these important themes through a fun, engaging narrative with vocabulary-building activities and a glossary, helping them learn alongside Frankie.