16 Days of Activism (Youth) 2025

Respect is... choosing to be the change.

Updated October 2, 2025
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16 Days of Activism (Youth) 2025

Respect is... choosing to be the change.

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A new guide to sex in the 21st century : the young adult adaptation of The case against the sexual revolution
Perry, Louise
Paper Book
The bestselling feminist book, now adapted for a young adult audience Before the 1960s, sex before marriage was frowned upon and pornography was difficult to get hold of. We are now much freer to do what we like - there has been a 'sexual revolution'. This must be a good thing,...
The gaps
Hall, Leanne Michelle
Paper Book
When sixteen-year-old Yin Mitchell is abducted, the news reverberates through the whole Year Ten class at Balmoral Ladies College. As the hours tick by, the girls know the chance of Yin being found alive is becoming smaller and smaller. Everyone is affected by Yin's disappearance-even...
Smash the patriarchy
Breen, Marta
Paper Book
★ "This is a well-told and highly informative read. Highly recommended for young adult graphic novel and nonfiction collections." - School Library Journal (STARRED review) Winner of the 2024 Global Literature in Libraries Initiative Translated Young Adult...
Sparrow
Jackson, Mary Cecilia
Paper Book
In the tradition of Laurie Halse Anderson's Speak, Mary Cecilia Jackson's devastating but hopeful YA debut is about a ballerina who finds the courage to confront the abuse that haunts her past and threatens her future. There are two kinds of people on the planet....
Twenty-Four Seconds From Now: A Regular Love Story
Reynolds, Jason.
Paper Book
A tender teen love story from the Carnegie-winning author of Look Both Ways. 'Jason Reynolds has done it again!' Judy Blume Seventeen-year-old Neon is about to have sex with his girlfriend, Aria, for the first time. In 24 seconds to be precise. He's...
Speak
Anderson, Laurie Halse
Paper Book
A fiercely authentic, critically acclaimed and award-winning modern classic. 'Speak up for yourself - we want to know what you have to say.' From my first day at Merryweather High, I know this is a lie. Nobody will even talk to me, let alone listen...
#MeToo and you : everything you need to know about consent, boundaries, and more
Bondy, Halley
Paper Book
The #MeToo movement has changed the way many people view the world, but how well do tweens understand it? Middle-grade readers are ready to learn about consent, harassment, and abuse, as well as healthy boundaries in all their relationships. #MeToo and You includes essential...
Gita Desai Is Not Here to Shut Up
Patel, Sonia.
Paper Book
From Morris Award finalist Sonia Patel comes a sharply written YA about a girl grappling with a dark, painful secret from her past, perfect for fans of All My Rage and The Way I Used to Be. It's eighteen-year-old Gita Desai's first year at Stanford, and the fact...
I am Malala : the girl who stood up for education and was shot by the Taliban
Yousafzai, Malala
Paper Book
In the face of Taliban oppression, one girl's unwavering defiance sparked a worldwide movement. Shot in the head for daring to seek an education, Malala Yousafzai defied all odds, emerging stronger than ever. From a valley in Pakistan to the global stage, she became a beacon of peaceful...
Cinderella is dead
Bayron, Kalynn
Paper Book
_______________ 'Kalynn Bayron does more than re-write a fairytale ... She breaks it apart and rebuilds it into a wholly original and captivating story where girls finally decide for themselves who lives happily ever after' - New York Times bestselling author...
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...
Activist
Reid, Louisa
Paper Book
When an anonymous student posts on a website about the sexual abuse she suffered, and the school fails to deal with the situation, Cassie and her friends know it is time to act. A powerful verse novel about speaking and standing up for what's right. Cassie goes to a...
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