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• You Can Be An Activist

  How to Use Your Strengths & Passions to Make a Difference

  Rocha, Charlene,

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  Here's the definitive handbook for young activists who want to make a difference but don't know where to begin. It covers everything from choosing a cause and doing the research, to deciding on a goal, and then making a plan to get it done. Along…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The American Indian Movement

  Bruegl, Heather,

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  This book takes a look at the American Indian Movement and how its activism brought much-needed attention to the injustices Indigenous Americans faced. The Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples series explores the issues specific to the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Kid Trailblazers

  True Tales of Childhood From Influencers and Leaders

  Stevenson, Robin, 1968-

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  Childhood biographies of sixteen changemakers in government, social activism, environmental justice, and the arts.

• Anti-racist Art Activities for Kids

  30+ Creative Projects That Celebrate Diversity and Inspire Change

  Birhanu, Abigail,

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  Anti-Racist Art Activities for Kids offers creative projects for kids ages 8-12 to inspire change within themselves, their community, and the larger world.

• How to Become An Accidental Activist

  MacLeod, Elizabeth,

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  This nonfiction book for middle-grade readers is full of stories about inspiring activists who have accidentally changed the world. The activists profiled are a variety of ages and come from around the world.

• The Antiracist Kid

  a Book About Identity, Justice, and Activism

  Jewell, Tiffany,

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  What is racism? What is antiracism? Why are both important to learn about? The Antiracist Kid answers your questions about these words (and the big ideas behind them) and give you the tools to practice antiracism in your everyday life! This…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Earth Squad

  50 People Who Are Saving the Planet

  Zissu, Alexandra,

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  Inspire young activists with stories about 50 inspiring and extraordinary environmental crusaders working to save our planet. Kids across the globe will be moved by the passion of these amazing eco-warriors who have dedicated their lives to making…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• What Are My Rights?

  Wing, Kelisa,

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  Race in America has been avoided in children's education for too long. What Are My Rights? explores the right you have in school, activism, and with the police in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Developed in conjunction with…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Intersection Allies

  We Make Room for All

  Johnson, Chelsea, (Illustrator)

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  A handy book about intersectionality that depicts the nuances of identity and embraces difference as a source of community.

• Make Your Mark, Make a Difference

  a Kid's Guide to Standing Up for People, Animals, and the Planet

  Galat, Joan Marie, 1963-

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  Kids today are more aware than ever of the issues that impact people, animals, and the planet, but getting involved can be an overwhelming prospect. Make Your Mark, Make a Difference: A Kid's Guide to Standing Up for People, Animals, and the Planet…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• You Can Change the World

  the Kids' Guide to a Better Planet

  Bell, Lucy,

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  Kids around the world are working together to make our planet a better, safer, happier place--and now you can join in with this practical guide! You Can Change the World empowers kids to make changes in their lives and communities with the powerful…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Muslim Girls Rise

  Inspirational Champions of Our Time

  Mir, Saira,

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  This picture book introduces readers to nineteen powerhouse Muslim women who rose up and made their voices heard. Long ago, Muslim women rode into battle to defend their dreams. They opened the doors to the world's oldest library. They ruled,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• 50 Politicians, Activists, and Entrepreneurs Who Revolutionized the World

  Leslie, Jay,

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  Illustrated book with profiles of the men and women who have revolutionized politics, policy, and activism, with a focus on their accomplishments that were 'firsts' in their fields.

• Kid Activists

  True Tales of Childhood From Champions of Change

  Stevenson, Robin, 1968-

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  Across history, activists have worked, marched, and spoken out for equality and justice--and many had moving, relatable childhood stories. Martin Luther King Jr. argued with his dad about whether dancing was a sin. Harvey Milk had a passion for…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Kids Book About Equality

  King, Billie Jean,

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  This is a kids book about equality. Equality is worth standing up for because each one of us matters, and when we are all included and represented equally, we all thrive

• Changemakers in Activism

  Women Leading the Way

  Tyner, Artika R.,

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  Women have always made their voices heard. From historic to present-day women, young readers uncover changemakers who fought for their rights, took a stand for the environment, and much more

• Justice Rising

  12 Amazing Black Women in the Civil Rights Movement

  Russell-Brown, Katheryn, 1961-

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  Told through twelve short biographies, this book celebrates just some of the many Black women--each of whom has been largely underrepresented until now--who were instrumental to the nation's fight for civil rights and the contributions they made in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Rebel Girls Animal Allies

  25 Tales of Women Working With Wildlife

  Aguilar, Sofia,

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  Taking readers all around the world, this exciting book introduces 25 brave, compassionate scientists, veterinarians, activists and others who fight for animal rights and conservation, and includes activities curated by conservationist Bindi Irwin.

• Fighting for Yes!

  the Story of Disability Rights Activist Judith Heumann

  Cocca-Leffler, Maryann, 1958-

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  In the 1970s an important disability rights law, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, was waiting to be signed. Judy [Heumann] and other disability rights activists fought for YES! They held a sit-in until Section 504 was signed into law.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Stand Up!

  10 Mighty Women Who Made a Change

  Cooper, Brittney C., 1980-

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  stories of ten historic female figures who changed the world by standing up for what's right, including legendary Civil Rights activists like Ruby Bridges and Rosa Parks and spanning to contemporary role models like Bree Newsome, who removed the…Read moreRead more of this annotation