political activists

Set during the controversial 2017 Honduran presidential election, seventeen-year-old Libertad finds purpose writing political poetry as she navigates her sexuality and concerns for her activist brother's safety.

"Malala Yousafzai became a brave activist while she was still a young girl. Before she fearlessly fought for girls' right to education, she was a thoughtful kid who enjoyed school, sports, and daydreaming. Then Malala was told that girls would no longer be able to go to school. She didn't let that stop her, though! Find out how Malala stood up for equal rights and became the youngest person ever to receive the Nobel Peace Prize."--.

"Offers an account of the . . . teenage survivors of Parkland who became activists and pushed back against the NRA and Congressional leaders, inspiring millions of America to join their grassroots #neveragain movement"--OCLC.

Lily Landon knows college is the ticket out of her boring small town and her first step to becoming a lawyer like the ones she watches on television. To help her applications stand out, Lily joins Green for Good, her school's environmental club, and meets Fiona, a passionate activist who will do everything it takes to protect the planet. As Lily grows closer to Fiona, she realizes ""everything it takes"" may mean getting arrested, and a criminal record does not look good on college applications. How can Lily save the Earth without destroying her future?.

Living under the Salazar dictatorship in 1960s Portugal, Sonia must find her voice as a poet and an activist after the government arrests her boyfriend and shuts down her family's business.

A biography of American entertainer and political activist Paul Robeson.

"[Presents the biography of] Xiuhtezcatl Martinez [who] speaks and performs around the world to inspire and empower people to protect and preserve the environment. [Martinez is] a leader of the youth-led climate change movement and an activist for Indigenous rights"--Provided by publisher.

Naomi Osaka has worked hard to become one of the best female tennis players in the world. With four Grand Slam championship titles under her belt, she is truly a tennis superstar! In this hi-lo text, reluctant readers will learn all about Osaka?s life and performance over the years. Engaging text and vibrant images will encourage readers to turn the pages. Special features and fun facts showcase details about both Osaka?s personal preferences as well as her professional accomplishments.

Engaging images accompany information about the life and accomplishments of Megan Rapinoe. The combination of high- interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7.

"Every day, people face discrimination because of their sexuality and gender identity. The people between these pages have stood up for the queer community, whether on their own behalf or in support of people they love. Some made a difference by confronting injustice; others dared to be fully themselves. Susan Ursel fought all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada for the right to have books with queer characters in schools. Sparkle Wilson runs an internship program for LGBTQ+ youth in San Francisco that helps them build skills and grow their confidence. Itzayana Gut?rrez Arillo discovered the joy and global community of queer tango. Their stories prove that we can all make the world a little safer, kinder, and more inclusive"--Provided by publisher.