social action

Answers many questions about participating in a march, including what to wear, how to get there, and why marching is important.

"Offers a biography of child activist Marley Dias and explores how she has made a difference for other young girls"--Provided by publisher.

When eighth-grader Cameron Boxer creates the Positive Action Group at school he intends it as a diversion to fool his parents, teachers, and sister into letting him continue to concentrate on his video-gaming--but before he knows it other kids are taking it seriously, and soon he finds himself president of the P.A.G., and involved in community service, so the boy who never cared about anything is now the center of everything, whether he likes it or not.

Progressive Era is known as the period when social activism and political reformation movements truly took off and led to real change for many Americans.

"Book for kids with inspirational short stories of young people who overcame adversity and persevered in the face of extreme challenges. The thirty true stories in this book will inspire readers to believe in themselves, strive for success, and create change in the world--even when faced with a challenge"-- Provided by publisher.

In this collection of essays, Rebecca Solnit unearths the roots of our contemporary crises, countering the despair of our age with a dose of solidarity, creativity, and hope.

Thanks to leaders such as Rachel Carson, John Muir, and Gaylord Nelson, the planet is a healthier place. Find out what they did and what you can do to keep their voices strong.

From the shouts of the common people in Ancient Rome to modern protests organized through social media, citizens the world over have taken to the streets to demand their freedom.

Describes activities and ideas to make a difference every Monday of the calendar year, including tips and instructions to prepare for an emergency, rideshare, donate books, plant a tree, get tested, mentor a child, and more.

Readers will find out what placemaking--personalizing public and semi-private spaces--is and how it can create stronger communities within neighborhoods.