political activity

"In 2020, the killing of George Floyd, a Black American, led to protests for racial justice globally. This has fueled the movement for racial equality, spurring many youth to join. [This book] includes personal accounts from teen activists and others as it introduces readers to the issue, the activists, the tools of the trade, and the risks and rights of activism"--Provided by publisher.

Over forty teenagers offer their responses to the exhibition of early twentieth-century African-American artist Jacob Lawrence's "The American Struggle.".

". . . a multi-genre collection describing the May 4, 1970, shootings at Kent State University, the aftermath, and the impact on wider calls for peace and justice"--Provided by publisher.

"While Colin Kaepernick's 2016 protests reignited the debate surrounding athletes and political activism, the relationship between the two is a longstanding tradition. The athletic field has long been a site for protests against racism, hosting key events in the fight for equality, such as legendary African American baseball player Jackie Robinson's 1947 induction into the MLB. Recent protests have expanded to issues like sexism, LGBT rights, and immigration, and have made use of social media and other modern developments. This volume examines the controversies surrounding athlete activism as well as its place in history and contemporary politics"--Provided by publisher.

Readers learn about Malala Yousafzai, a global advocate for women's rights and education.

"This biography of a movement and the teen activists behind it delves into the quest for gun safety legislation in light of the . . . shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida"--Provided by publisher.

"Oh, The Things We're For! is a celebration of the better world that is not only possible, but is here today if we choose it. Today's kids are well aware of the many challenges that they face in a world they are inheriting, from climate change to police violence, crowded classrooms to healthcare"--.

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

Profiles twenty historically significant women, highlighting their great accomplishments and unique quirks.

"Each of the forty women profiled in this illustrated YA book demonstrates how women are capable of political and community leadership and activism. Readers will be inspired to pursue their own goals of social change"--Provided by publisher.