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• Barrio Rising

  the Protest That Built Chicano Park

  Águila, María Dolores,

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  "Community members, primarily of Mexican-American descent, band together and protest the construction of a police station on designated parkland and transform it into a vibrant cultural hub adorned with colorful murals that celebrate their heritage.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• We Are Water Protectors

  Lindstrom, Carole, 1964-

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  "When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth and poison her people's water, one young water protector takes a stand to defend Earth's most sacred resource. Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, this bold and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Melody Lifts Her Voice

  Alston, Bria,

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  "Melody Ellison loves singing and gardening, and is inspired by friends and family and the Civil Rights Movement to make changes in her community. Melody's story of leadership and making one's voice heard is sure to engage today's readers as they…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Save Our Forest!

  Dåsnes, Nora, 1995-

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  "After being leader of 'girls-who-never-fall-in-love" in Cross My Heart and Never Lie, Tuva's best friend, Bao, faces a challenge unlike any she's faced before: the PTA wants to raze down the students' beloved forest, removing the space where Bao…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Protest

  Thornhill, Samantha,

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  "Lily and her friends organize a protest in order to save their neighborhood public garden from being demolished." Grades K-3.

• A Good Kind of Trouble

  Ramée, Lisa Moore,

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  "Twelve-year-old Shayla is allergic to trouble. All she wants to do is to follow the rules. But in junior high, it's like all the rules have changed. Now she's suddenly questioning who her best friends are and some people at school are saying she's…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Kid Trailblazers

  True Tales of Childhood From Influencers and Leaders

  Stevenson, Robin, 1968-

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  "Childhood biographies of sixteen changemakers in government, social activism, environmental justice, and the arts." Grades 3-7.

• The Big Protest

  Platt, Christine A., 1976-

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  "There's breaking news on TV at Frankie's house--a protest to demand justice! Frankie's mama, a journalist, gets a call to cover the story, and Frankie wants to do her own reporting, too. But what is a protest, exactly, and why do people do it?…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Make Good Trouble

  Discover Movements That Sparked Change

  Wilson, Jamia, 1980-

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  "The must-have illustrated narrative nonfiction guide to stories of activism for middle-grade readers. Read real stories about moments that changed history and find out what you can do to make a difference! Inspired by civil rights activist and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Art of Protest

  Creating, Discovering, and Activating Art for Your Revolution

  Nichols, De,

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  "From the psychedelic typography used in "Make Love Not War" posters of the '60s to the solitary raised fist, some of the most memorable and striking protest artwork from across the world and throughout history deserves a long, hard look. Readers…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Peaceful Protest

  the Life of Nelson Mandela

  McDonough, Yona Zeldis

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  "A biography of the black South African leader who became a civil rights activist, political prisoner, and president of South Africa." Grades 1-5.

• Music and Silence

  the Passion and Protest of Pablo Casals

  Mihaly, Christy,

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  "An inspiring picture book biography of a UN Peace Medal recipient who used his songs--and his silence--to fight fascism, oppression, and violence. One day in Catalonia, Spain, eleven-year-old Pau Casals was captivated by the cello--setting him on a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Places of Protest

  Breach, Jen,

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  "All over the world and throughout history, people have stood up to protest injustice. Open this book to explore exciting cities and discover past and present protest movements that are changing the world. From sit-ins for disability access in San…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Chicago Protests

  a Joyful Revolution

  Jordan, Vashon, Jr.,

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  "A photo book showcasing over 100 photos from more than 35 different demonstrations, community events, and moments that shaped the Chicago summer of 2020. From May through September 2020, 21-year-old, independent photographer, Vashon Jordan Jr. …Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Protesting Police Violence in Modern America

  Harris, Duchess,

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  "This book explores the history of police violence in the United States and how Americans are calling for change. From the Civil Rights Movement to the present day, Americans have protested against police brutality. From the Civil Rights Movement to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Strange Fruit

  Billie Holiday and the Power of a Protest Song

  Golio, Gary,

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  "Discover how two outsiders--Billie Holiday, a young black woman raised in poverty, and Abel Meeropol, the son of Jewish immigrants--combined their talents to create a song that challenged racism and paved the way for the civil rights movement."…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Rise Up!

  the Art of Protest

  Rippon, Jo,

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  "RISE UP! encourages young people to engage in peaceful protest and stand up for freedom. Photographs of protest posters from the last one hundred years celebrate the ongoing fight for gender equality, civil rights, LGBTQ rights, refugee and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Songs of America

  Patriotism, Protest, and the Music That Made a Nation

  Meacham, Jon,

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  "Songs of America explores the music of important times in our history--the stirring pro- and anti-war music of the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, World Wars I and II, and the Vietnam War; the folk songs and popular music of the Great Depression, the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Together We March

  25 Protest Movements That Marched Into History

  Henderson, Leah,

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  "For generations, marches have been an invaluable tool for bringing about social change. People have used their voices, the words on their signs, and the strength in their numbers to combat inequality, oppression, and discrimination. They march to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hector

  a Boy, a Protest, and the Photograph That Changed Apartheid

  Wright, Adrienne, 1960-

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  "On June 16, 1976, Hector Pieterson, an ordinary boy, lost his life after getting caught up in what was supposed to be a peaceful protest. Black South African students were marching against a new law requiring that they be taught half of their…Read moreRead more of this annotation