Social Activists
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Resist: How a Century of Young Black Activists Shaped America
$29.00 Add to cartThe story of young Black activists at the helm of fighting injustice over the last century, from the 1920s to the Trayvon generation, and how they transformed America and left an indelible mark on his
- Author: Omokha, Rita
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 352
- Publish Date: November 19 2024
- ISBN10: 1250290988
- Language: English
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Claudette Colvin: I Want Freedom Now!
$19.99 Add to cartCivil rights icon Claudette Colvin teams up with Phillip Hoose–author of the Newbery Honor and National Book Award-winning blockbuster biography Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice–to tell her gr
- Author: Colvin, Claudette
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: November 12 2024
- ISBN10: 037438973X
- Language: English
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Bernice Sandler and the Fight for Title IX
$16.99 Add to cartIn 1969 Bernice Sandler was finishing her doctorate in Education at the University of Maryland, teaching part-time at the university, and trying to secure a full-time position. Despite her exce… [more below]
- Series: Extraordinary Women in Psychology
- Author: Barton, Jen
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: May 10 2022
- ISBN10: 1433839466
- Language: English
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Funny Gyal: My Fight Against Homophobia in Jamaica
$18.99 Read moreLambda Literary Award for LGBTQ+ Young Adult — 2022 Finalist
“Instead of remaining silent, she chose to speak out … That’s the power of one person.” — Barack Obama
The inspiring story of Angeline Ja… [more below]
- Author: Jackson, Angeline
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 232
- Publish Date: June 21 2022
- ISBN10: 1459750586
- Language: English
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Pauli Murray: Shouting for the Rights of All People
$16.95 Read moreThe first introductory and illustrated biography of the civil rights icon.
The untold story of Pauli Murray, activist, lawyer, poet, and Episcopal priest, who broke records and barriers throughout her
- Author: Linck, Deborah Nelson
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 64
- Publish Date: May 17 2022
- ISBN10: 1640655573
- Language: English
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Leaders of the Civil Rights Movement: A Brief Introduction
$16.95 Read more“When you make an observation, you have an obligation.”
–M.K. AsanteDeidra R. Moore-Janvier, Esq.–African American wife, mother, attorney, and advocate for social change–did just that. It was in 201
- Author: Moore, Deidra
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 104
- Publish Date: October 03 2023
- ISBN10: 1645438554
- Language: English
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People Get Ready: Twelve Jesus-Haunted Misfits, Malcontents, and Dreamers in Pursuit of Justice
$24.99 Read moreMeet twelve activists whose faith transformed twentieth-century America.
In a political climate where Christianity is increasingly seen as reactionary, People Get Ready offers a revolutionary altern- Author: Slade, Peter
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 368
- Publish Date: January 10 2023
- ISBN10: 0802879047
- Language: English
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Martin Luther King Jr.
$8.99 Add to cartDiscover ten crucial days in the life of activist and civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., in this installment of the 10 Days series.
Martin Luther King, Jr., lived 14,325 days, but then of th- Series: 10 Days
- Author: Colbert, David
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: November 01 2008
- ISBN10: 1416968059
- Language: English
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Shattered Silence (New): The Untold Story of a Serial Killer’s Daughter
$24.99 Add to cartThe story of the early life of Melissa G. Moore, daughter of convicted serial killer Keith Jesperson.
- Author: Moore, Melissa
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 256
- Publish Date: September 08 2015
- ISBN10: 1462117759
- Language: English
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Never Too Young!: 50 Unstoppable Kids Who Made a Difference
$14.95 Add to cart“Young readers are sure to find inspiration as they read about unique children from all over the world who were able to change the world around them and be encouraged to follow their dreams and fight … [more below]
- Author: Weintraub, Aileen
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: September 04 2018
- ISBN10: 1454929170
- Language: English
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For Spacious Skies: Katharine Lee Bates and the Inspiration for America the Beautiful
$16.99 Read moreA Mighty Girl’s 2020 Books of the Year
The true story of the unconventional woman and her enduring song about the spirit of America. Katharine Lee Bates first wrote the lines to “America the Beautiful- Series: She Made History
- Author: Churnin, Nancy
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: April 01 2020
- ISBN10: 0807525308
- Language: English
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Mightier Than the Sword: Rebels, Reformers, and Revolutionaries Who Changed the World Through Writing
$24.99 Read moreThroughout history, people have picked up their pens and wielded their words–transforming their lives, their communities, and beyond. Now it’s your turn! Representing a diverse range of backgrounds a
- Author: Melander, Rochelle
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 200
- Publish Date: July 27 2021
- ISBN10: 1506466400
- Language: English
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The Girls in the Wild Fig Tree: How I Fought to Save Myself, My Sister, and Thousands of Girls Worldwide
$21.99 Add to cartAn “elegant and inspiring memoir” by the human rights activist who changed the minds of her elders, reformed traditions from the inside, and is creating a better future for girls and women throughout
- Author: Leng’ete, Nice
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 240
- Publish Date: September 13 2022
- ISBN10: 0316463361
- Language: English
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Waiting to Be Heard: A Memoir
$18.99 Add to cartAs seen in the Nextflix documentary Amanda Knox, in March 2015, the Supreme Court of Italy exonerated Amanda Knox, author of the New York Times bestselling memoir Waiting To Be Heard. In an afterward
- Author: Knox, Amanda
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 496
- Publish Date: June 09 2015
- ISBN10: 0062217216
- Language: English
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Native Defenders of the Environment
$12.95 Read moreFrom the Native Trailblazers series comes a new book with the stories of twelve brave people who work tirelessly to save our environment. These are stories of courage, determination and resistance to … [more below]
- Series: Native Trailblazers
- Author: Schilling, Vincent
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 128
- Publish Date: April 01 2011
- ISBN10: 0977918378
- Language: English
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Léeme.Txt / Readme.Txt: A Memoir
$21.95 Read moreLa extraordinaria autobiografÃa de una de las activistas y mujeres trans más relevantes de nuestro tiempo.
Febrero de 2010. Chelsea Manning, una analista de inteligencia militar estadounidense des… [more below]- Author: Manning, Chelsea
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 336
- Publish Date: May 23 2023
- ISBN10: 8466675051
- Language: Spanish
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Nelson Mandela
$4.99 Read moreNelson Mandela, who courageously dealt with adversity and emerged a world leader, has been an inspirational role model for millions of people around the world, from students to presidents. After being… [more below]
- Series: Readers BIOS
- Author: Kramer, Barbara
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: August 05 2014
- ISBN10: 1426317638
- Language: English
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A River in Darkness: One Man’s Escape from North Korea
$14.95 Read moreAn Amazon Charts Most Read and Most Sold book.
The harrowing true story of one man’s life in–and subsequent escape from–North Korea, one of the world’s most brutal totalitarian regimes.
Half-Korean, h
- Author: Ishikawa, Masaji
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 172
- Publish Date: June 26 2018
- ISBN10: 1542047196
- Language: English
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Greta’s Story: The Schoolgirl Who Went on Strike to Save the Planet
$7.99 Read moreThe inspiring true story of a Greta Thunberg, a young eco-activist whose persistence sparked a global movement.
You are never too young to make a difference. Ever since she learned about climate chang- Author: Camerini, Valentina
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: April 06 2021
- ISBN10: 1534468781
- Language: English
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Frederick Douglass: The Lion Who Wrote History
$9.99 Read more“The go-to Frederick Douglass biography for younger students” (Booklist starred review).
In this powerful picture book biography, New York Times bestselling author Walter Dean Myers and acclaimed artis
- Author: Myers, Walter Dean
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: February 16 2021
- ISBN10: 0063037920
- Language: English
