social action

"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 soldiers refused to carry weapons? What if fighter pilots dropped seeds instead of bombs? What if music could be a creative force for democracy? None of these ideas are impossible--in fact, they are all true historical examples of ideas that have been put into action"--Provided by publisher.

Illustrations and rhyming text present nine steps Antiracist Baby can take to improve equity, such as opening our eyes to all skin colors and celebrating all our differences.

Twelve-year-old Neva and her older brother Clayton have been left with their grandparents for the summer, and she is having a difficult time dealing with change: the changes to her body, changes with her relationships with her brother who is becoming involved with social activism and their multicultural community (and with Michelle, the sexy girl across the street), and with her best friend, Jamila, whose father is from Ghana--Neva is growing up and she is not sure that the dictionary has the right words to describe everything she is experiencing.

"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.

Harlem teenager Nala is looking forward to a summer of movies and ice cream until she falls in love with the very woke Tye and pretends to be a social activist.

After Ofelia, Aster, Cat, and Lane fail to persuade a local girls club to change an outdated tradition, they form an alternative group that shakes up their sleepy Florida town. Includes tips for beginning birders, characteristics of crystals, a cookie recipe, tips for aspiring journalists, directions for creating badges, and facts about the killing of birds for fashion.

"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.

Activism is ageless; you're never too young to try to make the world a better place. That's the lesson readers take away from this accessible guide to activism. Realistic ideas for making a difference and making your voice heard are included in both the main text and detailed graphic organizers.

"Offers guidance for people who live outside of traditionally powerful social groups to pursue leadership and success by recognizing their own passion and pursuing it with the special perspective, tools, and strengths that come from being on the outside"--OCLC.

"Shares the ten little ways we each can bring about big change. Taken together, they chart a path for each to follow as we look to live a life bigger than ourselves. Taken one-by-one, they can help to lift us from a place of outrage or complacency or helplessness and move us closer to our shared American dream"--Publisher.