Description
In this practical guide to the law for the young people of Canada, Ned Lecic and Marvin Zuker provide an all-encompassing, accurate manual meant to empower and educate youth and those that serve them. As advocates for the rights of children, the authors provide examples of how young people can get their legal rights enforced while also encouraging them to consider whether the rights of youth are sufficient or should be expanded. The Law is (Not) for Kids is the first book to deal with Canadian law and the rights of children and teens that is meant for young readers, however it will also be a valuable resource for teachers, counsellors, lawyers, and all those who support youth when they encounter the law.
Contributor Notes
Ned Lecic is a writer, copy editor, and translator. Marvin Zuker is an associate professor at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. He served as a Judge of the Ontario Court of Justice from 1978 to 2016 and co-authored The Law is Not for Women with June Callwood.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 10 to 18
- Grade:
- 5 to 12
Editorial Review
With this book, Zuker and Lecic offer a friendly and positive starting point for young Canadians to learn about their legal rights and how to advocate for themselves. It is this latter point that makes the book unique; it is not just a book for children on how a bill becomes a law. Rather, the authors believe that children are unfairly treated and do not possess adequate rights within Canada’s legal system, and the information in this book is meant to inform the reader to take action. As such, this book is an invaluable resource to which all young people should have ready access, and it should be included in elementary and secondary school libraries, public libraries, and any other library used by adults who work with children
— Canadian Law Library Review
