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"A is for Activist is an ABC board book written and illustrated for the next generation of progressives: families who want their kids to grow up in a space that is unapologetic about activism, environmental justice, civil rights, LGBTQ rights, and everything else that activists believe in and fight for. The alliteration, rhyming, and vibrant illustrations make the book exciting for children, while the issues it brings up resonate with their parents'...
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Seven Stories Press
Language
English
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"Oh, The Things We're For! is a celebration of the better world that is not only possible, but is here today if we choose it. Today's kids are well aware of the many challenges that they face in a world they are inheriting, from climate change to police violence, crowded classrooms to healthcare"--
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Publisher
Quirk Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
An activism handbook for teen girls ready to fight for change, social justice, and equality. Take on the world and make some serious change with this handbook to everything activism, social justice, and resistance. With in-depth guides to everything from picking a cause, planning a protest, and raising money to running dispute-free meetings, promoting awareness on social media, and being an effective ally. Get this handbook to crush inequality, start...
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Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"For generations, marches have been an invaluable tool for bringing about social change. People have used their voices, the words on their signs, and the strength in their numbers to combat inequality, oppression, and discrimination. They march to call attention to these wrongs and demand change and action, from a local to a global scale. Whether demanding protective laws or advocating for equal access to things like voting rights, public spaces,...
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Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Taking a stand and being an activist means having the courage to speak up for an important cause. For football player Colin Kaepernick and basketball great LeBron James, fighting for social justice is their top priority. Learn how they and other players use their platform as celebrity athletes to bring attention and change to the cause of social justice"--
10) Be a changemaker
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Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"What can you do when you know something is wrong? Maybe you're not sure of the right thing to do. In this book, you'll learn about ways to speak up and take action when you recognize injustice in your community."--
11) A de activista
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Publisher
Seven Stories Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
Español
Description
Following on the outrageous success of Innosanto Nagara's A is for Activist (now in its fourth printing), A de Activista is a Spanish-language ABC board book written by Grammy Award-winning lyricist and singer Martha Gonzalez and illustrated by Nagara for the next generation of progressives: families who want their kids to grow up in a space that is unapologetic about activism, environmental justice, civil rights, LGBTQ rights, and everything else...
12) I'm an activist
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Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
An introduction to activism teaches about people who are changing the world by campaigning for peace, equality, and conservation.
13) Protests
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Series
Publisher
Focus Readers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"This book explores how people use boycotts, strikes, and other forms of collective action to call for change, highlighting examples from historic protests and the movements they helped fuel as well as the systems and policies people continue to challenge today"--
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Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Readers will learn about the sixteenth and seventeenth UN Sustainable Development Goals and what it takes to promote peace and strengthen implementation of the UN's mission by 2030. Aligned to curriculum standards, this book also highlights key 21st Century Content: Global Awareness, Public Policy, Health and Wellness, Civics Literacy, and Environmental Stewardship. Includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars,...
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Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Filled with inspiring photos of children at the Women's March on Washington and other protests and rallies, this book also includes inspirational quotes, simple ideas for how kids can get involved, brief definitions of concepts like "equality" and "feminism," and an introduction from a leading activist who's making a difference in the world today.
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English
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"Gender inequality is something that happens in lots of ways, every day. But it doesn't have to! This book helps kids to notice when things are unfair, ask why, and do something about it. Equality is worth standing up for because each one of us matters, and when we are all included and represented equally, we all thrive"--Back cover.
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Norton Young Readers, An Imprint of W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"A young activist opens a window for young readers into his fight for equal education, racial justice, and economic equity. Born in Brooklyn, New York, to Haitian immigrants, Frantzy Luzincourt has dedicated his life to service and the empowerment of youth voices. When he was fifteen, Frantzy became the founding president of his high school's Black Student Union, where he advocated for more Black male teachers and for bringing social justice into...
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Rise x Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism, this topic-driven book offers clear, concrete language and compelling imagery to introduce the concept of justice. This book aims to ground the idea of justice within the responsibilities and benefits of being part of a healthy community. The backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion"--
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