Diverse Books: Social Justice
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Water Is Life: The Ongoing Fight for Indigenous Water Rights
From the Series Native Rights (Alternator Books ®)
For many Indigenous peoples, water is sacred. Indigenous peoples have lived by important water sources throughout their histories. But in the 1800s, treaties with the US government and people Read More →
We Are Not Beasts of Burden: Cesar Chavez and the Delano Grape Strike, California, 1965-1970
From the Series Civil Rights Struggles around the World
"The only way we could win was to keep fighting for a long time...the only way we could win was by staying with it."—Cesar Chavez As the sun rose on September 8, 1965, in Delano, California, Read More →
We Shall Not Be Denied: A Timeline of Voting Rights and Suppression in America
If you're under 18, you might be thinking, "Why do voting rights matter to me? I'm too young to vote." Voting is how our country chooses government leaders to make important decisions that… Read More →
We Stand as One: The International Ladies Garment Workers Strike, New York, 1909
From the Series Civil Rights Struggles around the World
"Girls, from the bottom of my heart, I beg you not to go back to work. We are all poor, many of us are suffering hunger, none of us can afford to lose a day's wages. But only by fighting for… Read More →
What's Your Story, Cesar Chavez?
From the Series Cub Reporter Meets Famous Americans
Why did Cesar Chavez want to help farm workers? How did he get people to care about farm workers' rights? Cub Reporter interviews him to find out! Learn how Cesar fought to make the United… Read More →
What's Your Story, Frederick Douglass?
From the Series Cub Reporter Meets Famous Americans
How did Frederick Douglas escape from slavery? How did he make a difference during the abolition movement? Cub Reporter interviews the civil rights activist to find out how Frederick, a freed Read More →
What's Your Story, Harriet Tubman?
From the Series Cub Reporter Meets Famous Americans
How did Harriet Tubman escape from slavery? How did she lead others to freedom? Cub Reporter interviews her to find out! Learn how Harriet risked her life to help runaway slaves by being a… Read More →
What's Your Story, Jackie Robinson?
From the Series Cub Reporter Meets Famous Americans
When did Jackie Robinson become well-known? What did he do? Cub Reporter interviews him to find out! Discover how Jackie fought against prejudice to become the first African American to play… Read More →
What's Your Story, Sequoyah?
From the Series Cub Reporter Meets Famous Americans
How did Sequoyah create a Cherokee alphabet? How did he improve the lives of the Cherokee? Cub Reporter interviews him to find out! Learn how Sequoyah overcame adversity in his childhood, and Read More →
Where I Belong
A Pura Belpré Honor Book An immigrant teen fights for her family, her future, and the place she calls home. In the spring of 2018, Guatemalan American high school senior Milagros "Millie"… Read More →
White Privilege: Deal with it in all fairness
From the Series Lorimer Deal With It
For some kids, ways they can help eliminate racial injustice might be hard to see. After all, they are taught that people in society are all equal under the law. So why then does racial… Read More →
Who Else in History? (Alternator Books ®) — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series Who Else in History? (Alternator Books ®)
Celebrate the women, people of color, and other hidden figures in history and science who are often overlooked. Features help introduce readers to important figures and to hear from the… Read More →
Who Will Shout If Not Us?: Student Activists and the Tiananmen Square Protest, China, 1989
From the Series Civil Rights Struggles around the World
In this gripping story of a historic clash between repressive government forces and individuals seeking freedom, we'll explore the reasons that led students in China to defy authority. We'll… Read More →
Will Rogers: Native American Star of Stage, Screen, and Politics
From the Series Beginner Biography (LOOK! Books ™)
Will Rogers was the most famous American entertainer, writer, and actor of the early 1900s. He was best known for making fun of politics and the US government. His humor endures, with today's Read More →
Wilma Rudolph: Fastest Woman on Earth
From the Series Beginner Biography (LOOK! Books ™)
Wilma Rudolph wanted to run and jump like other children, but she had a serious disease that kept her leg from growing well. She did not give up and went on to one day win Olympic gold medals. Read More →
With Open Hands: A Story about Biddy Mason
From the Series Creative Minds Biographies
Born a slave in Georgia in 1818, Bridget "Biddy" Mason learned to survive in a harsh world. Taken from her parents as a young child, Biddy grew up to be self-reliant and hard working. When… Read More →
Without Refuge
Thirteen-year-old Ghalib wishes his life could go back to normal. He wishes he could still hang out at the market with his friends, root for his favorite soccer team, even go to school. But… Read More →
Women Pilots of World War II
From the Series Heroes of World War II (Alternator Books ® )
When World War II began, many countries did not allow women pilots to be in the military. But as the war went on, these countries began to face a shortage of pilots. Britain, the United… Read More →
World War II Resistance Fighters
From the Series Heroes of World War II (Alternator Books ® )
In the 1940s, Adolf Hitler and his Nazi German forces were taking control of European countries. They killed and assaulted people, stealing food and other supplies for themselves. Many in the Read More →
You Are Now on Indian Land: The American Indian Occupation of Alcatraz Island, California, 1969
From the Series Civil Rights Struggles around the World
On the night of November 20, 1969, ninety-two Native Americans sailed silently across the San Francisco Bay toward the island of Alcatraz. They intended to reclaim the land for Indian people… Read More →