children / young adult social justice book lists

this honest, engrossing graphic memoir tells the story of professional athlete and activist akim aliu's incredible life as a hockey prodigy in canada. akim aliu -- also known as "dreamer" -- is a ukrainian-nigerian-canadian professional hockey player whose career took him all around the world and who experienced systemic racism at every turn.

a lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to black and brown children everywhere: reminding them how much they matter, that they have always mattered, and they always will, from powerhouse rising star author tami charles and esteemed, award-winning illustrator bryan collier.

an simple introduction to african-american history, from revolutionary-era slavery up to the election of president obama.

thirteen-year-old phoebe has always dreamed of leaving her life as a slave behind. she has heard about a secret path to freedom, and she has seen what can happen to those who take it and fail; but when she meets a strong young woman named liney they form a plan to escape together.

coretta scott king honor award for illustration2019 i couldn't play on the same playground as the white kids.  i couldn't go to their schools.   i couldn't drink from their water fountains.   there were so many things i couldn't do.  in 1963 birmingham, alabama, thousands of african american children volunteered to march for their civil rights after hearing dr. martin luther king jr. speak. they protested the laws that kept black people separate from white people. facing fear, hate, and danger, these children used their voices to change the world. frank morrison's emotive oil-on-canvas paintings bring this historical event to life, while monica clark-robinson's moving and poetic words document this remarkable time. 

a brief biographical sketch of martin luther king, jr., one of the greatest figures in the american civil rights movement.

a graphic biography of civil rights leader and american icon martin luther king jr. this graphical biography tells the story of the most prominent leader of the american civil rights movement. with full-color illustrations and a historically accurate narrative, martin luther king jr.: voice for equality! will inform and entertain readers of all ages. from his childhood in atlanta to his rise as an international icon of human rights and a fiery orator who refused to back down in the face of adversity, king's life story serves as an ongoing source of inspiration.   

the story of rosa parks, whose refusal to give up her seat on a bus in montgomery, alabama, in 1943, sparked the struggle for civil rights in the united states. presented in graphic novel format.

inspired by she persisted by chelsea clinton & alexandra boliger.
as a first grader, ruby bridges was the first black student to integrate william frantz elementary school in new orleans, louisiana. this was no easy task, especially for a six-year-old. ruby's bravery and perseverance inspired children and adults alike to fight for equality and social justice.--page [4] of cover.

it was february 1, 1960. they didn't need menus. their order was simple. a doughnut and coffee, with cream on the side. this picture book is a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the momentous woolworth's lunch counter sit-in, when four college 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 staged a peaceful protest that became a defining moment in the struggle for racial equality and the growing civil rights movement. andrea davis pinkney uses poetic, powerful prose to tell the story of these four young men, who followed dr. martin luther king jr.'s words of peaceful protest and dared to sit at the "whites only" woolworth's lunch counter. brian pinkney embraces a new artistic style, creating expressive paintings filled with emotion that mirror the hope, strength, and determination that fueled the dreams of not only these four young men, but also countless others.

from the new york times bestselling author of eloquent rage comes a powerful, groundbreaking picture book debut introducing young readers to ten revolutionary black women -- both historical and contemporary -- who changed the world for the better, inspiring readers today to know their strength, to be brave, and to stand up! "a breakthrough... this force of nature is becoming one of our fiercest voices in the new generation of african-american thinkers." -- essence bestselling author brittney cooper is a leading black feminist voice of our times.

garnet havelock knows what it's like to be on the outside, not one of the crowd. then a mysterious girl transfers to his school and garnet thinks he might have found the woman of his dreams-- if only he could get her to talk to him. at the same time, he becomes caught up in a mystery centered in his community. as he and raphaella draw closer to the truth, they uncover a horrifying chapter in his town's history, and learn how deep-seated prejudices and persecution from the past can still reverberate in the present.

for months six-year-old ruby bridges must confront the hostility of white parents when she becomes the first african american girl to integrate frantz elementary school in new orleans in 1960.

"trailblazers introduces readers to canada's black history through the under-told stories of over forty incredible black change makers. some of these trailblazers, such as josiah henson, have saved lives through their bravery. some, such as viola desmond and bromley armstrong, have improved laws through their advocacy. others, such as albert jackson and bernice redmon, have broken down barriers by being the first in their fields and inventing new ways of doing things. with each short story carefully written in poetic form and accompanied by beautiful illustrations, this tribute brings complex topics and historical facts to life."--back cover.

tells the story of viola desmond, an african canadian woman who, in 1946, challenged a nova scotia movie theater's segregation policy by refusing to move from her seat to an upstairs section designated for use by blacks.

an empowering follow-up to new york times bestselling picture book all because you matter that celebrates the rich history of black and brown men and women throughout history with soaring language and stunning illustration. lyrical, affirmational, and bursting with love, we are here is a poignant story about black and brown heritage and community.

josiah henson{u2019}s life is an epic tale of one man{u2019}s battle against evil and ignorance. by the time he was six, josiah had been sold three times. when he was nine, his family{u2019}s owner beat him for trying to learn to read. in spite of his physical pain and emotional heartache, he never lost the sense of morality that was his bedrock. after his escape, josiah became an advocate for those still in bondage. as a conductor on the underground railroad, he led 118 slaves to safety in canada. working for freedom is the story of a man who proved that one person can make a difference in defending and promoting human rights.

meet the youngest known child to be arrested for a civil rights protest in birmingham, alabama, 1963, in this moving picture book that proves you're never too little to make a difference. nine-year-old audrey faye hendricks intended to go places and do things like anybody else. so when she heard grown-ups talk about wiping out birmingham's segregation laws, she spoke up. as she listened to the preacher's words, smooth as glass, she sat up tall. and when she heard the plan--picket those white stores! march to protest those unfair laws! fill the jails!--she stepped right up and said, i'll do it! she was going to j-a-a-il! audrey faye hendricks was confident and bold and brave as can be, and hers is the remarkable and inspiring story of one child's role in the civil rights movement.