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Using examples of people throughout history who have taken "giant steps", this picture book urges kids to follow in their footsteps and not be hindered by fear or a sense that you are not good enough.

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7 Times in History When Students Turned to Activism

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7 Times in History When Students Turned to Activism

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New York Times article examines student activism over the last 70 years. Both high school and college students have been pivotal in creating change through their voices and community organizing.

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7 Times in History When Students Turned to Activism (Published 2018)

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The survivors of the Parkland, Fla., high school shooting have surprised many with their public activism. But they are hardly the first students to push the adult world for political change.

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Natalie Warne: Being Young and Making an Impact

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Natalie Warne: Being Young and Making an Impact

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Natalie Warne talks about the importance of young people finding their passion and working toward a cause that they care about. She highlights the value in everyday moments and encourages students to see the value in their actions.

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Drew Dudley talks about the importance of everyday actions toward making a greater impact. He encourages students not to fear leadership and to see themselves and other “normal people” as leaders capable of having a strong influence.

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Jade, one of few black students at a predominantly white high school in Oregon learns to importance of making her own voice heard. As Jade develops in her identity she learns the value of advocating for herself and her community.

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Told from the perspective of Congressman John Lewis, this graphic novel trilogy recounts his memories of the Civil Rights movement. Lewis reflects on the leaders and events that impacted that era.

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Nevertheless, We Persisted: 48 Voices of Defiance, Strength and Courage 

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Nevertheless, We Persisted: 48 Voices of Defiance, Strength and Courage 

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A collection of essays from prominent activists, athletes, actors, polititicians and others. Their stories reflect on a time from their childhood when they were held back or faced difficulties because of an aspect of their identity and how they persisted.

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This documentary follows nine young women from around the globe who faced injustice on the basis of their gender. They tell their stories of how they used their education to overcome barriers and enact change.

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Steal This Country: A Handbook for Resistance, Persistence, and Fixing Almost Everything

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Steal This Country: A Handbook for Resistance, Persistence, and Fixing Almost Everything

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This book provides a look into the history and prevelance of civil disobedience in America, particularly by young people. The book then delves into a number of specific issues including LGBTQ+ rights, climate change, racial justice and others. It breaks down the “how, what and why” of social change to encourage students to make a difference.

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Hope Nation: YA Authors Share Personal Moments of Inspiration

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Hope Nation: YA Authors Share Personal Moments of Inspiration

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Popular young adult authors share inspiration through short stories of times they have overcome difficulties to create influence.

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Malala Yousafzai spoke out about women and girls’ right to an education in Pakistan. After being attacked and shot on her way to school, her impact expanded and she became one of the most famous and impactful voices for women’s rights in Pakistan and beyond.

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Starr sees her best friend shot and killed by the police. She eventually is able to turn her pain and frustration into action as she speaks out about the inequalities she sees in her predominantly black neighborhood and the way she is treated differently by her white classmates

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After surviving the Stoneman- Douglas school shooting in Parkland Florida, a group of classmates turned into activists for school safety and gun control, as well as a face for student activism. Glimmer of Hope tells the story of how those students raced channeled their rage and sorrow into action, and went on to create one of the largest youth-led movements in global history.