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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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"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"--
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134 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
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"What if there were no prisons? Alternative approaches to dealing with crime are underway around the world to explore how victims, offenders, and communities can heal rifts and repair damage. It's often called restorative justice. It's a way to think about the deeper reasons behind crimes, and suggests that by building more caring communities, it's possible to change our societies -- and ourselves"--Amazon.com.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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"Introduce the concept of justice to young people with this picture book by former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and New York Times bestselling author of Doing Justice, Preet Bharara"--
8) Lift every voice and change: a celebration of Black leaders and the words that inspire generations
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 21 cm
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Learn about the power of words and speech from historical and modern figures who have used their voices to make a difference. Includes sound box. Press buttons to hear impactful quotes spoken by inspiring Black Americans in primary source audio files.
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Paisley looks at specific ways you can create social change through the tap of a screen. She provides examples of successful hashtag campaigns, viral videos and new socially conscious apps, as well as practical advice for using your smartphone as a tool for social justice.
"This work of nonfiction, in the PopActivism series for teens, looks at how you can use a smartphone as a tool for social justice."--
10) A de activista
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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...
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127 pages ; 24 cm
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Do you want to be an Upstander who makes the world a better place by standing up to bullying and injustice in your school, home, or community? If so, this book is for you! You may doubt that one kid can make a difference. You can't fly like Wonder Woman or scale walls like Spiderman, but you could be a hero to someone else by speaking up. Small changes can lead to bigger and bigger changes! Chock full of quizzes, examples, practical advice, and small...
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 x 32 cm
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An introduction to the life of Marian Anderson, extraordinary singer and civil rights activist, who was the first African American to perform at the Metropolitan Opera, whose life and career encouraged social change.
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116 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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"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 everyday life! This must-have guide explains: IDENTITY: What is it and what it means for you. JUSTICE: What it is, what racism has to do with it, and how to fight injustice. ACTIVISM: How to be the best antiracist kid you can be!...
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