Penn, Maya
Summary: "Girls rights activist, Maya Penn introduces her inspirational handbook for teens and young adults to help them discover their passions and maximize their full potential for a creative, successful life."--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: North Star Way 2016
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 650.1 PENHo, Joanna
Summary: "...a moving text about the life and work of social activist and artist, Ai Weiwei. Told in...lyrical writing, this story shines a light on Ai Weiwei's journey and focuses on Safe Passage, his exhibition of thousands of life jackets at the Konzerthaus Berlin. Moved by the life jackets discarded on the shores of the Greek Island of Lesbos by people seeking safety far from home, Ai Weiwei created...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 AIGalat, Joan Marie
Summary: "Discover the path to becoming a champion of change! From climate challenges to the Black Lives Matter movement to protecting the smallest of endangered species, this book leads you through an overview of issues, essential human rights background, and stories of how other young activists tackle local, national, and international problems. Before you know it, advocate and crusader will be words...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beyond Words 2024
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Summary: "A guide to the recent history of the world that's led to where we are today, so Gen Z readers can have context for the news they see and hear every day"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 306 SELThompson, Laurie Ann.
Summary: Empower yourself in today’s highly connected, socially conscious world as you learn how to wield your passions, digital tools, and the principles of social entrepreneurship to affect real change in your schools, communities, and beyond.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Pulse 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 361.2 THOAndrus, Aubre
Summary: Suggests ways in which to make the world a better place, including ideas for helping others at home, at school, and in the community through donations and volunteering; environmental activities; and ways to improve oneself.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lonely Planet Global Limited 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 303.4 ANDAmson-Bradshaw, Georgia
Summary: "Many kids already understand that recycling and not littering are ways to help cut down on waste and pollution. But many don't know how what they use and buy impact the environment. From vehicle emissions to agricultural runoff, the main content of this book explains many kinds of waste and pollution and how it can affect the planet. Age-appropriate details and tips teach young readers how to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2023
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1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: J 333.72 AMSJewell, Tiffany
Summary: 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 everday life! This must-have guide explains: IDENTITY: What is is and what it means for you. JUSTICE: What it is, what racism has to do with it, and how to fight injustice....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Versify, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 305.8 JEWRich, Kaelyn
Summary: Provides an in-depth guide to social activism, including tips on picking a cause, planning a protest, and promoting awareness on social media.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Quirk Books 2018
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 320 RICMoyle, Eunice
Summary: With a unique mix of history and inspiration, Be The Change! gives young readers the tools and encouragement needed to be the change they wish to see in the world. Featuring the popular founders of Hello! Lucky stationery, this guidebook offers instruction and guidance to spark readers' creativity and inspire action in their local communities. With a lighthearted approach, the authors enlighten...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Walter Foster Jr. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 745.5 MOYWilson, Janet
Summary: "This picture book written and illustrated by Janet Wilson features 10 children who are social, political, and environmental activists from around the world who are making a difference in their communities, and countries. The children are concrete examples for other kids, to show that you're never too young to mitigate change. From racism to cyber bullying, from gun violence to animal...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Second Story Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 361.2 WILMargolin, Jamie
Summary: "The 1963 Children's March in Birmingham, Alabama. Tiananmen Square, 1989. The 2016 Dakota Access Pipeline protests. March for Our Lives, and School Strike for Climate. What do all these social justice movements have in common? They were led by passionate, informed, engaged young people. Jamie Margolin has been organizing and protesting since she was fourteen years old. Now the co-leader of a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: GO, Hachette Books 2020
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 320.0835 MARMulder, Michelle.
Summary: Picture a busy avenue. Now plant trees along the boulevard, paint a mural by the empty lot, and add a community garden. Set up benches along the sidewalks and make space for kids' chalk drawings, and you've set the scene for a thriving community. Placemaking--personalizing public and semi-private spaces like front yards--is a growing trend in cities and suburbs around the world, drawing people...
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Publisher / Publication Date: ORCA Book Publishers 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 307.1 MULMacLeod, Elizabeth
Summary: "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."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orca Book Publishers 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 361.2092 MACHarman, Alice
Summary: The accepted definition of animal cruelty may differ between cultures and even between individual people. Some people may not mind eating meat, no matter where it came from, but think keeping animals in zoos in cruel. Others may abstain from eating meat or using animal products altogether. In addition, many animal-focused businesses make people a lot of money. How should young people decide...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 179 HARClinton, Chelsea
Summary: Combining facts, charts, photographs, and stories, describes how readers can enact change in the world around them and find solutions for such global problems as climate change, poverty, gender inequality, and homelessness.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 361.2 CLIKlein, Carol Swartout.
Summary: "Painting for peace in Ferguson is the story of a community coming together, hundreds of artists and volunteers, black and white, young and old, to bring hope and healing to their community using the simplest of all tools- a paintbrush. Written in child-friendly verse, the actual artwork painted on hundreds of boarded up windows in Ferguson, South Grand and surrounding areas illustrates the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Treehouse Publishing Group, an imprint of Amphorae Publishing Group, LLC 2015
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Summary: "Learn about fifty amazing kids who changed the world in this beautifully illustrated collection of inspiring short biographies sure to empower and motivate in equal measure. This volume is the perfect introduction to just some of the incredible young people from all over the world who have influenced a cultural, political, or social change throughout history. From Louis Braille to Greta...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atheneum Books for Young Readers 2021
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Summary: The young organizer of the #1000blackgirlbooks campaign explores the power of activism, drawing on her personal experiences to counsel readers on how they can work together to make positive changes in their communities in the areas of literacy and diversity.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 DIACamlot, Heather
Summary: "What if the impossible was actually possible? What if we turned our dreams into action? What if your imagination could help solve real-world crises, like war, famine, and human rights violations? Through a series of seemingly whimsical questions, this middle-grade nonfiction book introduces readers to people and organizations that are subverting violence, war and totalitarian power. What if...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Owlkids Books 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 303.48 CAMLong, Michael G.
Summary: "Kids have always been on the front lines of the fights for justice. From marches protesting child labor to the student strike that helped build the case for Brown v. Board of Education to modern-day March for Our Lives and the Climate Strike, 'Kids on the March' tells the empowering story of children and teens throughout the twentieth and early twenty-first century rallying to fight for...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Algonquin Young Readers 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 320.083 LONLevy, Janice.
Summary: Simple text and color illustrations present the historical background and contemporary celebration of the Cinco de Mayo holiday.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Albert Whitman 2007
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Summary: "A poignant bilingual YA graphic memoir about a teenage girl's harrowing experience crossing the Mexico-US border. This compelling young adult graphic memoir tells the story of Gricelda, a fifteen-year-old Mexican girl who crosses the border into America with her mother and younger brother in search of a better life. Their treacherous journey is filled with both heartbreak and hope. Will...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Arsenal Pulp Press 2021
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1 available in Young Adult Foreign Language, Call number: YA WORLD SPANISH GERKhan, Hiba Noor
Summary: Malala Yousafzai is known across the world for having the courage to stand up for what she believes in, even in the face of terrifying adversity. From playing in the Swat Valley in Pakistan to making speeches at the United Nations, Malala's story has become an inspiration for people all over the world who are fighting for justice. Discover what it took for one incredible girl to become the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019