Activism for Teens

Teens' guides to social issues and taking action.
Updated September 19, 2022
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Allies : real talk about showing up, screwing up, and trying again
Bourne, Shakirah
Paper Book
This book is for everyone. Because we can all be allies. As an ally you use your power-no matter how big or small-to support others. You learn, and try, and mess up, and try harder. In this collection of true stories, 17 critically acclaimed and bestselling YA...
Know your rights and claim them
Parker, Nicky
Paper Book
Girls resist! : a guide to activism, leadership, and starting a revolution
Rich, KaeLyn
Paper Book
An activism handbook for teen girls ready to fight for change, social justice, and equality. Take on the world and make some serious change with this handbook to everything activism, social justice, and resistance. With in-depth guides to everything from picking a cause, planning...
This book is feminist : an intersectional primer for feminists in training
Wilson, Jamia
Paper Book
A vibrantly illustrated introduction to intersectional feminism for next-generation changemakers, this book is a must-read guide for young people seeking to understand the world around them.  "Wilson's optimistic view of feminism is based on the tenet of...
How to change everything : the young human's guide to protecting the planet and each other
Klein, Naomi
Paper Book
'Young people are not just part of the climate change movement. They are leading the way. Will you be one of them?' Forget everything you think you know about climate change. Klein presents her urgent message about saving the environment by asking three simple questions-...
Taking on the plastics crisis
Testa, Hannah
Paper Book
"Taking on the Plastics Crisis delivers straightforward advise for getting involved in the global movement to eliminate single-use plastics." -- Booklist, Starred Review "Brief yet inspirational, this story will galvanize youth to use their voices for change."--Kirkus...
Stamped : racism, antiracism, and you
Reynolds, Jason
Paper Book
Don't miss this "fresh and conversational" (TIME Magazine), "potent and provocative" (The San Francisco Chronicle), #1 New York Times bestselling exploration of racism--and antiracism--in America. ...
Jane against the world : Roe v. Wade and the fight for reproductive rights
Blumenthal, Karen
Paper Book
A riveting look at the tumultuous history of abortion rights in the United States leading up to the landmark case of Roe v. Wade, by award-winning author and journalist Karen Blumenthal. Tracing the path to the 19th century to the pivotal decision in Roe v. Wade and the...
We are displaced : my journey and stories from refugee girls around the world
Yousafzai, Malala
Paper Book
Queer, there, and everywhere : 23 people who changed the world
Prager, Sarah
Paper Book
A New York Public Library Best Book of 2017 A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book for Teens 2017 This first-ever LGBTQ history book of its kind for young adults will appeal to fans of fun, empowering pop-culture books like Rad American Women A-Z and...

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