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Social Justice Books for Kids
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The National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and author of the Coretta Scott King Award-winning Brown Girl Dreaming combines lyrical, reassuring text with artwork by the award-winning illustrator of Book Fiesta to inspire readers to find the courage to connect with others. Simultaneous eBook
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A is for activist
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Innosanto Nagara
Introduces the letters of the alphabet with terms related to social justice, environmental justice, civil rights, LGBTQ rights, and other causes activists support
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My people
by Langston Hughes
The inspirational words of this celebrated writer's poem are brought to life through a collection of brilliant sepia-colored photographs throughout capturing the diverse features, hearts, and souls of its subjects.
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Skin again
by Bell Hooks
The Caldecott Award-winning illustrator of A Ball for Daisy joins an acclaimed author to celebrate diversity, discuss race and examine identity through vibrant artwork and simple rhyming tales that encourage young readers to look beyond skin tone to find and cherish the treasures stored deep inside each person. 20,000 first printing.
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When we were alone
by David Robertson
"When a young girl helps tend to her grandmother's garden, she begins to notice things that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long, braided hair and beautifully colored clothing? Why does she speak another language and spend so much time with her family? As she asks her grandmother about these things, she is told about life in a residential school a long time ago, where all of these things were taken away. When We Were Alone is a story about a difficult time in history, and, ultimately, oneof empowerment and strength."
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Illustrations and rhyming text present nine steps Antiracist Baby can take to improve equity, such as opening our eyes to all skin colors and celebrating all our differences
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I believe I can
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Grace Byers
The team behind the best-selling I Am Enough presents an empowering tribute to the limitless potential of children from every background that conveys messages about believing in themselves. 200,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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After seventh-grader Jerome is shot by a police officer who mistakes his toy gun for a real threat, he observes the aftermath of his death and meets the ghosts of other fallen black boys including historical figure Emmett Till
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Parvana, whose father was arrested by the Taliban, and whose family lives in one room of a bombed-out apartment building, must disguise herself as a boy to work and support her family
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Struggling with the dual challenges of an anxiety disorder and a heart condition, a nearly friendless girl hiding a secret creative inner life learns to manage her shyness through an improv class before discovering her voice as an activist. 35,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Infused with pop-culture references and complemented by dynamic artwork, a celebration of the lives of 50 LGBTQ+ historical contributors includes profiles of individuals ranging from Alexander the Great and Alan Turing to Harvey Milk and Ellen DeGeneres. 35,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. Maps.
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A collection of art, essays, letters, poems, and stories celebrates standing up against prejudice and racism, and includes entries by such authors as Kwame Alexander, Kat Williams-Garcia, Jacqueline Woodson, and Jason Reynolds
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A perfect tool for young readers as they grow into the leaders of tomorrow, Veronica Chambers’s inspiring collection of profiles—along with Senator Cory Booker’s stirring foreword—will inspire readers of all ages to stand up for what’s right.
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Relates the story of the National Memorial African Bookstore, founded in Harlem by Louis Michaux in 1939, as seen from the perspective of Louis Michaux Jr., who met famous men like Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X while helping there
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A collection of biographies profiling influential kids from history and pop culture describes how they rose to levels of high achievement against the odds, featuring notables ranging from Pocahontas and Pablo Picasso to Stevie Wonder and Emma Watson. Simultaneous and eBook.
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"Seven strategies that children can use to make an impact in their communities and promote peace and tolerance"
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A 50th-anniversary tribute to the Stonewall Uprising discusses how in 1969, empowered members of the LGBTQ+ community began to protest and demand their equal rights as citizens of the United States, launching a movement that continues in today's world. By the author of Pride. Simultaneous eBook
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This biography of a movement and the teen activists behind it delves into the quest for gun safety legislation in light of the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
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Describes the efforts of a teenage animal rights activist to raise awareness of the plight of the endangered Kemode bears of Canada, also known as spirit bears, an effort which resulted in the bears being awarded protected land in the Great Bear Rainforest
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A first-person account of the Children’s Crusade of 1903 by Mary “Mother” Jones and 100 child laborers describes the dangerous conditions endured by child factory workers and Jones’ essential role in promoting important changes. Illustrations.
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An inspiring introduction to nonviolent activism and how it works traces the examples of history-shaping international movements as well as such practitioners as Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Cesar Chavez to reveal how nonviolent demonstrations have repeatedly succeeded. Illustrations. Bibliography. Index.
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Almost 10 years before Brown vs. Board of Education, Sylvia Mendez and her parents helped end school segregation in California. An American citizen of Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage who spoke and wrote perfect English, Mendez was denied enrollment to a "Whites only" school. Her parents took action by organizing the Hispanic community and filing a lawsuit in federal district court. Their success eventually brought an end to the era of segregated education in California.
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Xiuhtezcatl Martinez : protecting the environment and Indigenous rights
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Linda Barghoorn
"Trailblazing Xiuhtezcatl Martinez speaks and performs around the world to inspire and empower people to protect and preserve the environment. A leader of the youth-led climate change movement and an activist for Indigenous rights, the 15-year-old Aztec change-maker is a commanding example to all youth to get involved in social change. Using the powerful medium of music, Xiuhtezcatl inspires people around the world to be environmental stewards in order to secure a better future for today's youth"--Provided by publisher
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