Teens Take Action

June 12, 2020 | jonesw

What's worth fighting for? Discover your passion by learning about current and historical social movements. Then find tips about standing up and making your voice heard.

Social Movements

A queer history of the United States for young people by Richie Chevat
An indigenous peoples' history of the United States for young people by 1959- Debbie Reese
Black lives matter by Sue Bradford Edwards
History vs women : the defiant lives that they don't want you to know by Anita Sarkeesian
Also available in: e-book
Parkland speaks : survivors from Marjory Stoneman Douglas share their stories
Also available in: e-book
We are here to stay : voices of undocumented young adults by illustrator Susan Kuklin
One person, no vote : how not all voters are treated equally by Carol (Carol Elaine) Anderson
You too?
Exposing hate : prejudice, hatred, and violence in action by 1958- Michael Miller
Also available in: e-book

Making Change

Make trouble : standing up, speaking out, and finding the courage to lead by Cecile Richards
Memes to movements : how the world's most viral media is changing social protest and power by 1983- An Xiao Mina
Also available in: e-audiobook
How I resist : activism and hope for a new generation
Also available in: e-book
Girls resist! : a guide to activism, leadership, and starting a revolution by Kaelyn Rich
Also available in: e-book | e-audiobook
We rise by Xiuhtezcatl Martinez
Also available in: e-audiobook
Be a changemaker : how to start something that matters by Laurie Ann Thompson
Teen guide to student activism by 1955- Stuart A. Kallen