youth movements

Learn all about education activism, from creating inclusive classrooms to ending school shootings. Get a global look at the history of the movement, meet the activists involved, and celebrate some of the legal victories! Each chapters end with a call to action, so kids can feel inspired to get involved in their own communities. This high-interest book is written at a lower reading level for struggling readers. Considerate text and engaging art and photographs are sure to grab even the most reluctant readers. Series includes a table of contents, sidebars, bibliography, glossary, index, and author biography.

"Meet 25 young people who changed the world! Learn about some of the most gifted and brave young people on the planet and the great things they achieved. It features modern-day activists including Greta Thunberg, Felix Finkbeiner and Emma Gonz?lez, plus a selection of inspirational heroes from recent history, such as Anne Frank and Claudette Colvin. These amazing youths stood up for what they believed in, spoke out against injustice, and overcame huge obstacles to make a change"--Amazon.com.

"This . . . guide to making the world a better place and becoming a good citizen is packed with ideas and tips for kids who want to know how to make a difference"--OCLC.

"Features stories about teens who are making a difference and shows other teens how they can do the same. The book discusses organizing, reaching out, and student rights. It also features insights from student activists about the challenges of balancing school and activism and the many lessons learned from their own activities and from earlier activists"--Provided by publisher.

Thirteen-year-old Liza begins to feel overwhelmed, and as she tries to find a useful outlet for her frustration as grief, she finds herself blocked at every turn by the school's new principal.

This book opens with background information on student movements in the 1960s, presents the controversies surrounding student activism, and includes personal narratives from people who witnessed or participated in the activism regarding race, nuclear arms, the Vietnam War, and freedom of expression.