political activists

"There were rules that forced Muslim women athletes like Ibtihaj Muhammad to choose between competition and wearing hijab. There were laws that caused Indigenous women like Mary Two-Axe Earley to lose their official First Nations status when they married white men. When there was no law to prevent violence against women, Afghan politician Fawzia Koofi tried to pass one. All of the women here went against the rules, laws, and traditions that surrounded them. Sometimes, they used their voice, like disability rights activist Judy Heumann, and Alicia Garza, the co-founder of Black Lives Matter. Sometimes, they challenged the very way we see ourselves, like plus-size model Olakemi Obi. And sometimes, they led by example, like the STEM-loving Afghan Dreamers, and anti-apartheid politician Pregs Govender. These women, and the others you will find in this book, had the courage to shake the world and make it better for the women who will follow in their footsteps"--Provided by publisher.

"Athletes inspire people both on and off the field, and Megan Rapinoe understands her responsibility to use her fame and visibility to push for positive changes in her sport and in the world as a whole. Young sports fans are sure to be captivated by stories of Rapinoe's soccer stardom, but as they learn about her game-winning goals, they'll also learn about her advocacy for equal pay, racial equality, and LGBT+ rights. These topics are all presented in an age-appropriate way, with the help of Rapinoe's own words highlighted in quote boxes and bright photographs of this superstar in action"--Provided by publisher.

" Make way for Malala Yousafzai! It's Malala like you've never seen her before!Using a unique mix of first-person narrative, hilarious comic panels, and essential facts, Dean Robbins introduces young readers to an activist and trailblazer. The third book in the exciting You Are a Star nonfiction series, You Are a Star, Malala Yousafzai focuses on Malala's lifelong mission to bring educational equality and justice to all - especially young girls.Maithili Joshi's spot-on comic illustrations bring this icon to life, and backmatter instructs readers on how to be more like Malala!"--.

Examines the life and career of the African-American singer-actor who spoke out against racism and injustice.

David Hogg was 18 and just a few months from graduation when a shooter entered Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, killing 17 people and injuring 17 others. David used his phone to record his experience and interview fellow students. It was the beginning of his career as a gun reform activist. David has addressed lawmakers, spoken to the national press, and traveled around the country speaking to fellow teens about the importance of voting. In this book, readers will examine his story and learn more about his efforts to stop gun violence through narrative text, engaging photos, and graphics. Readers will come away inspired to lead and be Teen Strong. Includes activity and quiz.

"For years, the Chinese government had persecuted the Uyghur people, a predominantly Muslim minority group in western China. In 2017, the repression assumed a terrifying new scale as the government established an all-seeing high-tech surveillance state. Before long, more than a million people had vanished into a vast network of internment camps. Tahir Hamut Izgil was no stranger to persecution. In 1996, he was arrested trying to leave China, tortured until he confessed to fabricated charges, and sent to a labor camp. But he could never have predicted the government's radical solution to the Uyghur question two decades later. After the mass internment of Uyghurs began, Tahir watched his neighborhood empty out and knew the police would be coming for him soon. 'Waiting to Be Arrested at Night' is the story of the political, social, and cultural destruction of Tahir's homeland. Among leading Uyghur intellectuals, he is the only one known to have escaped China since the mass internments began. His book is a call for the world to awaken to the catastrophe and a tribute to his fellow Uyghurs whose voices have been silenced"--Provided by publisher.

"Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard is one of the NBA's most exciting scorers. Learn how he became a superstar and see what he does on and off the court to be the best"--.

An illustrated biography of Malala Yousafzai, a Muslim teenage girl from Pakistan, who advocates for education of women and children, and whom the Taliban attempted to assassinate on October 9, 2012.

"Explains . . . how important it is to treat, and be treated, as equal within the society, and how you can use your voice to champion equality. Discover the history of equality--both the successes and the tragedies, meet past and present faces who overcame discrimination to be a voice for us all, and explore ways you can make a difference and challenge inequality. Important topics such as disabilities, gender, religion, and race are discussed"--OCLC.

"The . . . biographies in this book will motivate readers to be a voice in their communities, in their classrooms, and in the world beyond. Featured activists include Harriet Tubman, Mohatma Gandhi, Malala Yousafzai, and Greta Thunberg"--Provided by publisher.