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Teen Power and Voices

Human Rights Day is on Dec. 10th. Young activists have lifted their voices and been instrumental in change. Find your passion and act.

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  • Rise Up and Sing!

    Power, Protest, and Activism in Music

    Warner, Andrea,
    This inspiring introduction to activism and social justice for young teens shows the important role music plays in changing the world. Through ground-breaking artists and iconic moments, "Rise Up and Sing!" shows us that a song is never just a…
    Book, 2023Vancouver ; Berkeley ; London : Greystone Kids, [2023] — Y 781.6415 WARNER
  • This irresistible rom-com is a fresh YA twist that spotlights the power of activism and community organizing in the face of gentrification, perfect for fans of "Tweet Cute" and "Yes No Maybe So".
    Book, 2023New York, NY : Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2023] — Y FICTION BLACKBURNE
  • Girls Resist!

    a Guide to Activism, Leadership, and Starting a Revolution

    Rich, KaeLyn,
    A smart, contemporary, stylish, and practical handbook for aspiring teen girl activists who are mad as hell about the way the world is going and aren't gonna take it anymore.
    Paperback, 2018Philadelphia : Quirk Books, [2018] — Y 320.082097 RICH
  • A coming-of-age story about a queer Indian American girl exploring activism and identity through art, perfect for fans of "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe".
    Book, 2023New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2023. — Y FICTION KANNAN
  • In "BANNED BOOK CLUB", Hyun Sook shares a dramatic true story of political division, fear-mongering, anti-intellectualism, the death of democratic institutions, and the relentless rebellion of reading.
    Paperback, 2020Chicago, IL : Iron Circus Comics, 2020. — Y 951.9505 KIM
  • How I Resist

    Activism and Hope for a New Generation

    An all-star collection of essays about activism and hope, edited by bestselling YA author Maureen Johnson.
    Book, 2018New York : Wednesday Books, 2018. — Y 320.083097 HOW
  • Joanna Ho, New York Times bestselling author of "Eyes That Kiss in the Corners", has written an exquisite, heart-rending debut young adult novel that will inspire all to speak truth to power. She masterfully explores timely themes of mental health,…
    Book, 2022New York, NY : HarperTeen, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2022] — Y FICTION HO
  • "Teen Guide to Student Activism" features stories about teens who are making a difference and shows other teens how they can do the same. The book discusses organizing, reaching out, and student rights. It also features insights from student…
    Book, 2019San Diego, CA : ReferencePoint Press, [2019] — Y 371.81 KALLEN
  • Our Stories, Our Voices

    21 YA Authors Get Real About Injustice, Empowerment, and Growing Up Female in America

    From Amy Reed, Ellen Hopkins, Amber Smith, Sandhya Menon, and more of your favorite YA authors comes an anthology of essays that explore the diverse experiences of injustice, empowerment, and growing up female in America.
    Book, 2018New York : Simon Pulse, 2018. — Y 305.420973 OUR