Social Activism & Volunteering - Teens

In this book, Omekongo provides 7 key steps that all activists must adopt in order to achieve greatness in their lives so that they can be the most effective while advancing their cause. Simply put, you are no good to your cause if you...

Here is the explosive story of the Kids for Cash scandal in Pennsylvania, a judicial justice miscarriage that sent more than 2,500 children and teens to a for-profit detention center while two judges lined their pockets with cash, as told by Candy J. Cooper,...

I wrote this for the women of Iran who are fighting for basic human rights against a regime. I wrote this for the people of Ukraine to help them fight Russian propaganda. I wrote this to empower exhausted political moderates who spent the last...

Follows the stories of three young women activists of color fighting for some of today's most pressing movements of defunding the police, environmental justice, and arts education Girls of color have always been on the front lines of the fight for equal rights--to vote,...

After what could only be described as decades of apathy, more Americans than ever have taken to the streets to protest social and political injustice. Recent protests of note have been the Women's March, which began after Donald Trump's inauguration in 2017, and Black...

A voice is only as powerful as the message it carries. Diversity & Inclusion celebrates the accomplishments of remarkable BIPOC youth that are offering their gifts to uplift our communities. Hear directly from them as they describe their experiences being: artists, business titans, scientists,...

What happened to Keiko the Orca, Star of the Movie Free Willy? Learn the story behind the story.Readers experience important moments in Keiko's journey, his life and near death in Mexico City, his rehabilitation at the Oregon Coast Aquarium, his further recovery in Iceland,...

★ "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 Book PrizeThe patriarchy is falling. It's time to...

Simple and actionable tools to help busy young people make a difference in the world. Young people can make a difference in the world no matter how busy they are. Simple Acts shows them how, with easy and practical tips, activities, and resources that...

The ideal book for young people wanting to make a positive difference in the world.While many teens, college students, and young professionals are passionate about social issues--whether climate change or gun violence, hunger or homelessness, or any other of the countless difficulties which face...

Powerful skills to help you heal from racial stress and trauma, resist racism in your day-to-day life, and thrive. If you've experienced or witnessed racism or discrimination, you may feel stressed, angry, sad, or anxious. You may have trouble focusing on school or enjoying...

The term woke is used either positively or negatively, depending on a person's political views. But what does "being woke" really mean? This book explores the origins of the term woke, discusses what the word means to both liberals and conservatives, and how the...

A powerful guidebook for healing and resistance for young girls and gender-expansive youth of color on how to unite, heal, protect, and lead their communities.Turn Up For Freedom helps youth leaders hone their skills to build personal, emotional, and collective freedom. It centers youth...

Approachable, fun, and practical, Innovation for Everyone is a next-generation guide for students to take action within their communities using innovation. Young inventor and author, Neha Shukla, is passionate about doing her part to address global challenges with science and technology. Her innovations and...

Young people have an important role in helping to solve the complex social, political, and environmental challenges facing our communities today. A lot of young people-and adults-want to know how young people can get involved in social action. Whether you are advocating for your...

Ela, short for Rafaela, is a teenager attending her second year of high school. She's overwhelmed by being foreign in a new country, with a new language and new people. She knew life would change but didn't know how she would have to fight...

Big lies are told by governments, politicians, and corporations to avoid responsibility, cast blame on the innocent, win elections, disguise intent, create chaos, and gain power and wealth. Big lies are as old as civilization. They corrupt public understanding and discourse, turn science upside...

The Young Adult Leadership Training (YALT) manual provides churches and community groups with a tool for ages 14 - 26 that helps develop leadership skills, life skills, spiritual growth opportunities, and community service projects. This dynamic, interactive ministry model designed and developed by Barbara...

Encourage teens to learn about the water crisis and take action to protect and restore local waterways. Whether it's in a drinking glass, flowing downstream, or miles underground, water is everywhere. And it's essential for life on Earth. But our water planet is in...

Centering Black voices and the narratives of enslaved people, this young adult history offers a thoroughly researched account with first-hand testimonies of how people in bondage were themselves a driving force behind their own emancipation. Features a new introduction by Robin D. G. Kelley,...

A handbook that introduces Black youth to family history and genetic genealogy. Culturally sensitive, engaging, and filled with activities, this book is a "must-have" for any young African American looking to begin their genealogical journey.Author: Aungelic NelsonISBN-10: 8986526743ISBN-13: 9798986526744Publisher: Panafrigen PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/31/2022Pages: 166Format:...

The United States has a long history of bias and discrimination based on race. This is called racial injustice. This book covers the history of racial injustice, key moments in fighting it, and what can be done to end it in the future.Author: Mary...

Throughout history, women have faced discrimination and oppression from men. From centuries ago to today, women have fought back against these injustices. This book covers the history of injustice against women, key moments in fighting it, and what can be done to end it...

Immigrants and refugees often face bias and discrimination when coming to a new country. This is called immigrant and refugee injustice. This book covers the history of immigrant and refugee injustice, key moments in fighting it, and what can be done to end it...

Climate change and pollution harm some groups more than others. This is called climate and environmental injustice. This book covers the history of climate and environmental injustice, key moments in fighting it, and what can be done to end it in the future.Author: Gail...

Teens throughout the world are taking a stand on a variety of societal issues that matter to them. Teen Activists: Youth Changing the World introduces readers to some of these young people, the issues that motivate them, the challenges they face, their activities and...

Racial bias, particularly implicit racial bias, is an insidious harm affecting people of color in virtually every area of life. This book examines the factors that give rise to implicit racial bias, the damage it causes, whether we can change, and what we can...

The Black Lives Matter movement is a modern social and political campaign that seeks to highlight racial inequality and end police violence against Black Americans. Through a narrative-driven pro/con format--supported by relevant facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrations--this book examines issues related to the...

This urgent book explores the roots of racism and its legacy in modern day, all while empowering young people with actionable ways they can help foster a better world and become antiracists. Why are white supremacists still openly marching in the United States? Why...

People often say that life isn't fair. But what if it could be? Social justice means fairness in society. Every day, many people around the world work toward social justice, trying to make sure everyone has equal rights, opportunities, and treatment. In this informative...

Black Lives Matter. Land Back. ICE and the border wall. These are all topics from today's headlines, but they all have their roots in actions and attitudes that were introduced by the first European colonists. Although they were common and accepted at the time,...

In a world that's constantly changing and giving us new challenges to meet and new differences to learn about, empathy--understanding and sharing how other people feel--is a very important quality. Some people are concerned that empathy in the world today is declining just as...

An argument for bold action to halt climate destruction, adapted for young people from Andreas Malm's best-selling book Young people are inheriting a world of climate catastrophe. Young people are also one of the strongest forces leading movements for climate justice, and to halt...

Diversity is essential to human life. Our diverse identities shape society and influence the way we move through the world. Having a diverse society can make us stronger communicators, more creative problem solvers, and clearer critical thinkers. But in order to truly value diversity,...

Kids and teens are becoming increasingly involved in more activism to demand change in our modern world. Young people have many youthful activists, including Malala Yousafzai, Cesar Vargas, and Mari Copeny, to inspire them to join a cause. The text of this guide was...

As they go through life, all people may need to interact with those from backgrounds that they may be unfamiliar with. Because unfamiliarity can lead to intolerance and conflict, it's important to learn about the experiences and challenges faced by those of other races,...

Life in the 21st century requires that readers interact with a variety of people, including those who may be quite different from them. Whether their classmates come from different cultures or simply have different personality types, getting along with them is a necessity for...

Life in the 21st century requires that readers interact with a variety of people, including those who may be quite different from them. Whether their classmates come from different cultures or simply have different personality types, getting along with them is a necessity for...

What does it take to build a society that is fair for everyone? It's a difficult endeavor, but one that everyone needs to embrace as the world's population increases. Inside this book, readers will discover what it takes to make a difference and bring...

Human rights are the basic rights that all people of Earth deserve. These rights include freedom from discrimination, freedom from slavery, and the right to personal security. Human rights also include the right to freedom of opinion, the right to education, the right to...

Black Lives Matter. Land Back. ICE and the border wall. These are all topics from today's headlines, but they all have their roots in actions and attitudes that were introduced by the first European colonists. Although they were common and accepted at the time,...

You can take a stand for justice. You can raise your voice to make a difference. You can find your way to make a mark and change the world. But first--you need to know what the actual F is going on in it. Today's...

Are you ready to change the world? The eleven teen activists in this book were! Tomorrow Begins Now: Teen Heroes Who Faced Down Injustice tells the inspiring stories of activists fighting for their civil rights and liberties while still in their teens.These stories, spanning...

Teen Innovators tells the stories of discovery and the inventions of nine young students. For example, twelve-year-old Gitanjali Rao, appalled by the tragedy in Flint, Michigan, found a cheaper, more effective way to test for lead in drinking water. Four undocumented teenagers from an...

Teen Innovators tells the stories of discovery and the inventions of nine young students. For example, twelve-year-old Gitanjali Rao, appalled by the tragedy in Flint, Michigan, found a cheaper, more effective way to test for lead in drinking water. Four undocumented teenagers from an...

Get inside the head of Michelle Obama: author, lawyer, humanitarian, and the trailblazing first Black woman to serve as First Lady of the United States.This collection of quotes has been carefully curated from Michelle Obama's numerous public statements--interviews, books, social media posts, television appearances,...

The Future is Female and Strong Women are Leading the Charge!Girls Rule is a female empowerment book about the powerful lives of strong women who broke down barriers, inspired millions, and accomplished their goals against several odds.The future is female and women are taking...

A thought book and actionable guide for Jewish teens who want to make a difference in the world.Teens are changing the world.Teen leaders are dreaming, planning, and raising the social consciousness of those around them. They are questioning the status quo, using technology to...

"Told with rich vivid detail and mesmerizing language that inexorably propels the reader to the end." - Lesego Malepe, Author On a winter's day in 1968, in a town in South Africa, a nineteen-year-old medical student changed the course of his country's history. Steve...

Big lies are told by governments, politicians, and corporations to avoid responsibility, cast blame on the innocent, win elections, disguise intent, create chaos, and gain power and wealth. Big lies are as old as civilization. They corrupt public understanding and discourse, turn science upside...