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Yes she can

10 stories of hope & change from young female staffers of the Obama White House
2019
"An anthology for young women by young women, featuring stories from ten inspiring young staffers who joined the Obama administration in their 20s with the hope of making a difference"--Provided by publisher.

Parkland

birth of a movement
Explores the lives of some of the teenage survivors of the February 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, discussing how they became activists, started the #neveragain movement, took on the NRA and Congressional leaders, and tried to heal and deal with normal high school activities such as exams, athletics, prom, graduation, and college applications.
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Bold & brave

ten heroes who won women the right to vote
"Profiles ten women who fought hard to gain the right to vote in the United States, including Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth, and Inez Milholland"--OCLC.
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Girls resist!

a guide to activism, leadership, and starting a revolution
Presents a guide to activism for teenage girls, discussing picking a cause, planning a protest, raising money, running a group, promoting awareness on social media, and being an effective ally. Includes quotes and tips from other female activists, a glossary, and suggested reading.
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25 women who fought back

Discover 25 women who challenged the status quo and fought for what they believed in. From all corners of the world, these women show us that barriers are meant to be broken and obstacles can be overcome. Learn about some of the fierce women who persevered in the face of adversity to fight for what they thought was right.
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Female activists

2018
Introduces readers to female activists and their work and suggests way readers can help to fight against violence against women and for equal political and economic rights.
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(H)afrocentric

2017
Presents humorous, satirical "afrocentric" comics that tackle social justice issues including racism, patriarchy, police violence, gentrification, and housing.
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Steal this country

a handbook for resistance, persistence, and fixing almost anything
2018
Styron's irreverent and informative primer on how to make a difference is organized into three sections: The Why, The What, and The How. The book opens with a personal essay and a historic look at civil disobedience and teenage activism in America.
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Wonder girls

changing our world
2017
Text and photgraphs look at how girls ages ten through eighteen are participating in activism around the world.
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Coping with racial inequality

One of the most pressing issues of the last few years has been the rise of activism and other efforts that aim to combat discrimination and racial inequality. This book provides an overview of the problem as well as a starting point for young readers mitigating the effects of racial intolerance on their own lives and will enable them to deal with the often overwhelming stress of being an ethnic minority, whatever their background. With an approach both sensitive and assertive, it aims to assist youth in navigating interpersonal slights and abuse, as well as systemic racism.
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