Social Activism & Volunteering - Teens

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...

Get inside the head of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, history's second woman to serve as a Supreme Court justice.This collection of quotes has been curated from Ruth Bader Ginsburg's numerous public statements--interviews, court opinions, oral arguments from her time as a lawyer, speeches, and more....

A New York Times Bestseller For Lady Gaga, kindness is the driving force behind everything she says and does. The quiet power of kindness can change the way we view one another, our communities, and even ourselves. She embodies this mission, and through her...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Recommended by Oprah's Book Club, ESSENCE, We Need Diverse Books, ellentube, Brit + Co, PureWow, Teen Vogue, Time, New York, USA TODAY, and TODAY.com Also available: This Book Is Anti-Racist Journal, a guided journal with more than 50 activities...

**Winner of the 2020 Nautilus GOLD Award for YA Nonfiction** "Jamie Margolin is among the powerful and inspiring youth activists leading a movement to demand urgent action on the climate crisis. With determined purpose and moral clarity, Jamie is pushing political leaders to develop...

"This book is a guide for every young person who believes in a better world for all"--Malala Yousafzai Adults are aware of their universal human rights of freedom and equality, but children often are ignorant of the rights they possess before reaching the age...

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...

From the founder of The Cramm, a news outlet by and for the incredible Gen Z activists who are already shaping our global future (really!), this book is a dive into the history that's made the world what it is today. You can take...

"This book is a guide for every young person who believes in a better world for all"--Malala Yousafzai Adults are aware of their universal human rights of freedom and equality, but children often are ignorant of the rights they possess before reaching the age...

Be the change in your community! This illustrated guide takes you through challenges the world is facing and how you and your kids can help overcome them. Aspiring activists and young community leaders need information and tools to be responsible citizens and changemakers in...

In the past, being a "difficult bitch" was bad. Girls weren't supposed to call people out for their BS, stand up for themselves, or do their own thing......not anymore! This book embraces the insult with irreverent humor, encouraging readers to be themselves no matter...

Empower yourself in today's highly connected, socially conscious world as you learn how to wield your passions, digital tools, and the principles of social entrepreneurship to affect real change in your schools, communities, and beyond. At age eleven, Jessica Markowitz learned that girls in...

The climate crisis is the issue of our time. Scientists have warned for over 100 years that burning fossil fuels and destroying nature will warm the earth's atmosphere and affect the climate in adverse ways: more severe and intense storms, prolonged heat waves, drought,...

What does it mean to resist? Throughout our nation's history, discrimination and unjust treatment of all kinds have prompted people to make their objections and outrage known. Some protests involve large groups of people, marching or holding signs with powerful slogans. Others start with...

It's time to express yourself and change the world, one sticker at a time. This empowering book includes 200 tear?resistant vinyl stickers for feminists with a cause. Illustrated by an amazing--and diverse--sisterhood of young artists, these stickers celebrate the fearless messages and icons of...

What does it mean to resist? Throughout our nation's history, discrimination and unjust treatment of all kinds have prompted people to make their objections and outrage known. Some protests involve large groups of people, marching or holding signs with powerful slogans. Others start with...

In the past, being a "difficult bitch" was bad. Girls weren't supposed to call people out for their BS, stand up for themselves, or do their own thing......not anymore! This book embraces the insult with irreverent humor, encouraging readers to be themselves no matter...

The First Amendment guarantees the right to peacefully protest and Americans have embraced this right for nearly two centuries. Protest: A History of Social Movements in America focuses on the people who faced adversity while speaking out for women's suffrage, Black civil rights, the...

You're never too young to change the worldDo you want to help animals but are not sure how? Or maybe you are already helping animals and want to do more. Whether you're seven years old or seventeen, Saving Animals: A Future Activist's Guide -...