reformers

Presents humorous, satirical "afrocentric" comics that tackle social justice issues including racism, patriarchy, police violence, gentrification, and housing.

Profiles the life and work of Roger Williams, the seventeenth-century minister who left England under threat of jail, and went on to found the colony of Rhode Island based on his belief in religious freedom and respect for Native Americans.

Chronicles the life of Mary Livermore, focusing on how she became one of the most renowned women of her time and her role in the struggle for women's rights.

Chronicles the life of the feminist and suffragist, covering her early life, work towards the abolition of slavery, and death before the Nineteenth Amendment.

Explores the role of Ida Tarbell and other journalists called "muckrackers" whose work exposed corruption and scandals, and discusses how their work impacted the future of investigative journalism. Includes a timeline, photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Looks as the life of Malala Yousafzai, a young Pakistani woman who was shot by the Taliban for sharing her views about education for and the unfair treatment of girls and women and won the Nobel Peace Prize.

Collects the stories of fifteen American men and women who stood up for what they believed in and spoke out against popular opinions of the time.

Presents a brief profile of Jane Addams, who began a settlement house in Chicago in 1889 in order to provide help to the poor.

This book introduces some notable campaigners for various causes throughout history, including Thomas Paine, Frederick Douglass, and Nelson Mandela.

Chronicles the life of Dorothea Dix, focusing on her efforts to improve health and psychological care for people with mental illnesses.