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Language
English
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"In the current period of social and political unrest, conversations about identity are becoming more frequent and more difficult. On subjects like critical race theory, gender equity in the workplace, and LGBTQ-inclusive classrooms, many of us are understandably fearful of saying the wrong thing. That fear can sometimes prevent us from speaking up at all, depriving people from marginalized groups of support and stalling progress toward a more just...
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"The twists and turns of American politics are unpredictable, but the tone is a troubling given. It's one of grievance. More and more Americans are convinced that they're losing because somebody else is winning. More and more tally their slights, measure their misfortune, and assign particular people responsibility for it. The blame game has become the country's most popular sport and victimhood its most fashionable garb. Grievance needn't be bad....
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Series
Publisher
Rise
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism, this topic-driven board book offers clear, concrete language and compelling imagery to introduce the concept of justice. This book aims to ground the idea of justice within the responsibilities and benefits of being part of a healthy community. The backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion"--
Author
Publisher
Broadleaf Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"The Social Justice Investor is a step-by-step guide to personal finance for those interested in building wealth while also aligning their finance decisions with their values, intentions, and commitments to social justice. Whether you have $100 or $100 million in the bank, you have the power to change the world for the better"--
Author
Publisher
Penguin Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A book that shows us how to work through thorny moral questions by examining their parts in broad daylight, equipping us to not only identify our own positions but to defend them as well. It demonstrates the relevance of philosophy to our everyday lives, and offers some clear-eyed tools to those who want to learn how to better fight for justice and liberation for all"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2022]
Lexile measure
550L
Language
English
Description
"The Social Justice Standards from Teaching Tolerance are a proven framework for developing anti-bias in students. In Speaking Up for Ourselves and Others, students are introduced to figures who put the elements of the Social Justice Standards in action. Readers will see how working against bias can make the world a better place. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to think, create, guess, and ask questions around the content. Books...
8) Woke baby
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Series
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Lexile measure
AD 530L
Language
English
Description
A baby with awareness of social and racial justice issues wakes up for the day.
Author
Publisher
Seven Stories Press
Language
English
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Description
A book written and illustrated for the next generation of progressives --families who want their kids to grow up in a space that is unapologetic about activism, environmental justice, civil rights, LGBTQ rights, and everything else that activists believe in and fight for.
Author
Publisher
Hachette Go, an imprint of Hachette Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
In The Wake Up, Michelle MiJung Kim shares foundational principles often missing in today's mainstream conversations around 2diversity and inclusion,3 inviting readers to deep dive into the challenging and nuanced work of pursuing equity and justice, while exploring various complexities, contradictions, and conflicts inherent in our imperfect world. With a mix of in-the-trenches narrative and accessible unpacking of hot button issues-from inclusive...
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
""The first thing I can remember," Ben said, "I drew." As an observant young child growing up in Lithuania, Ben Shahn yearns to draw everything he sees-and, after seeing his father banished by the Czar for demanding workers' rights, he develops a keen sense of justice, too. So when Ben and the rest of his family make their way to America, Ben brings with him both his sharp artistic eye and his desire to fight for what's right. As he grows, he speaks...
12) I'm an activist
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Lexile measure
880L
Language
English
Description
An introduction to activism teaches about people who are changing the world by campaigning for peace, equality, and conservation.
13) A hero like me
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Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Every day, on her way to school, a little girl sees a towering statue: a statue of a man who sold freedom for cotton and tea. The world around her says this man is hero. But she knows he's not a hero--not a real one. Heroes are hard to find. She looks for them around corners, under rocks, and on TV, but there are none that she can see. And so, the little girl writes their names and marches for them instead. And that statue--he doesn't belong. He...
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Language
English
Description
Many of us want to advocate for causes we care about--but which ones? We want to work for change--but will the emotional toll lead to burn out? In The Lightmaker's Manifesto, activist Karen Walrond shares strategies to help you define the actions that bring you joy, identify the values and causes about which you are passionate, and put them together to create change. Includes conversations with changemakers Valarie Kaur, Brené Brown, Tarana Burke,...
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Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Lexile measure
900L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Race in America has been avoided in children's education for too long. How Can I Be an Ally? explores the idea of how people can use their privilege to advance the culture of inclusion in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Kelisa Wing to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach race issues with open eyes and minds. Includes 21st Century Skills and content,...
Author
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
There is a significant divide between autistic advocates and parents of autistic children. Parents may feel attacked for their lack of understanding and autistic adults who offer insight and guidance are also met with hostility and rejection. Professionals, limited by information that often excludes autistic perspectives, may also inadvertently contribute to this divide. Meghan Ashburn, mother of two autistic boys, and Jules Edwards, an autistic parent,...
Author
Publisher
Constable
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
In WOKE, Titania McGrath demonstrates how everybody can play their part in the pursuit of social justice. As a millennial icon on the forefront of online activism, Titania is uniquely placed to guide her readers through the often bewildering array of terminology and concepts that constitute twenty-first-century 'wokeness'. These new ideas often leave the general public bemused, particularly if they don't read the Guardian. Being woke is actually much...
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Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"What does social justice mean? What does true equality look like? In this book, readers will explore the ideas of social justice and equality and how they play out in society. At its core, social justice refers to the way wealth, opportunities, and resources are distributed within a society. By studying the history of equality movements, the leaders and activists who campaign for social justice today, and the goals for reducing inequality in the...
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Lexile measure
700L
Language
English
Description
"The Social Justice Standards from Teaching Tolerance are a proven framework for developing anti-bias in students. In Social Justice All Around Us, students will look at real world issues, like environmentalism and poverty, through the lens of identity, diversity, justice, and action. Readers will see how bias can negatively impact the world around them--and learn what to do about it. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to think, create,...
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