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Can we help? : kids volunteering to help their community
by George Ancona
Describes how children can help their communities in different ways, from tending a community garden and training service dogs to volunteering to help people with disabilities and mentoring younger students
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Prison puppies
by Meish Goldish
Describes how prison dog training programs give prisoners a chance to connect emotionally to animals and learn valuable skills while they prepare dogs to help people living with serious disabilities
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The warrior challenge : 8 quests for boys to grow up with kindness, courage, and grit
by John Beede
An action-packed, illustrated guide for boys shares the stories of positive male role models whose acts of courage and compassion have shaped history, in an engaging reference that offers related counsel on the importance of kindness, self-acceptance and embracing a higher standard of honor. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Righting Wrongs : 20 Human Rights Heroes Around the World
by Robin Kirk
The idea of human rights is relatively recent, coming out of a post–World War II effort to draw nations together and prevent or lessen suffering. Righting Wrongs introduces children to the true stories of 20 real people who invented and fought for these ideas. Without them, many of the rights we take for granted would not exist.
These heroes have promoted women’s, disabled, and civil rights; action on climate change; and the rights of refugees. These advocates are American, Sierra Leonean, Norwegian, and Argentinian. Eleven are women. Two identified as queer. Twelve are people of color. One campaigned for rights as a disabled person. Two identify as Indigenous. Two are Muslim and two are Hindu, and others range from atheist to devout Christian. There are two journalists, one general, three lawyers, one Episcopal priest, one torture victim, and one Holocaust survivor.
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The young activist's dictionary of social justice
by Ryse Tottingham
Covering such issues as racial justice, climate change, gender equality, LGBTQ+ rights and more, this must-have new resource, vetted by an anti-bias, anti-racism educator, empowers kids to take action on the cause that is meaningful to them. 10,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Woke : a young poet's call to justice
by Mahogany L. Browne
A collection of poems by women of color, written for todays generation of young activists, reflects the passion of the fight for social justice while tackling subjects ranging from discrimination and empathy to acceptance and speaking out. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Art in action : make a statement, change your world
by Matthew Chavez
In the days leading up to and following the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election, artist Matthew "Levee" Chavez arrived at the Union Square subway station and passed out blank sticky notes, urging New Yorkers to express themselves. As the notes were posted to the wall, a colorful and moving collage emerged that reflected the city's rich and diverse personal responses to a divisive moment in history. In that moment, art and activism united a community. In this DIY guide, Chavez shows young readers how to create their very own art projects with a purpose. Young artists will be inspired to share their own perspectives and make a difference in their own worlds-from their homes to schools to neighborhoods and the whole broader world.
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Philanthroparties! : a party-planning guide for kids who want to give back
by Lulu Cerone
This creative DIY guide gives readers what they need to know—from inspiration to how-tos—to incorporate philanthropy into one’s social life. It includes party ideas and plans, event checklists, recipes, crafts, personal stories, and brief profiles of causes readers should know about. Organized by month of the year, the book features thirty-six PhilanthroParty concepts paired with vibrant photography and colorful design, to get kids started.
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