Diverse Books: Social Justice
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Hey, Charleston!: The True Story of the Jenkins Orphanage Band
What happened when a former enslaved man took beat-up old instruments and gave them to a bunch of orphans? Thousands of futures got a little brighter and a great American art form was born. Read More →
Hidden Heroes in Medicine
From the Series Who Else in History? (Alternator Books ®)
Uncover the stories of hidden heroes who transformed the medical field. Direct quotes from medical professionals reveal their successes and experiences with racism, sexism, and ableism. Let’s Read More →
Hidden Heroes in Space Exploration
From the Series Who Else in History? (Alternator Books ®)
Blast off to space with astronauts, mathematicians, engineers, and more who defined space exploration. These heroes reached for the stars by flying to the International Space Station and… Read More →
Hidden Heroes in Technology
From the Series Who Else in History? (Alternator Books ®)
Tech is everywhere! Learn more about the innovators who created the technology world. These innovators are women, people of color, immigrants, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are… Read More →
Hidden Heroes in the Civil War
From the Series Who Else in History? (Alternator Books ®)
The Civil War (1861–1865) was a pivotal time in US history. During the war, the nation was divided over the institution of slavery. While the Union, made up of Northern states, fought to end… Read More →
Hidden Heroes in the Revolutionary War
From the Series Who Else in History? (Alternator Books ®)
The Revolutionary War (1775–1783) was a monumental moment in US history. Many colonists in North America took different forms of action to fight for their independence from Great Britain.… Read More →
Hidden Heroes in WWII
From the Series Who Else in History? (Alternator Books ®)
World War II (1939–1945) is one of the most impactful and influential events in the history of the US and the world at large. During the war, the US and other Allied countries fought the Axis Read More →
Hip-Hop and Social Justice: Rhymes of Resistance
From the Series Hip-Hop Culture
People have long used hip-hop as a way to identify and express their dissatisfaction over issues in society. From protest songs during the Civil Rights Movement to anthems for justice during… Read More →
Hip-Hop Culture — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series Hip-Hop Culture
Hip-hop is a cultural movement with a rich history. From dance and fashion to social justice, this series highlights the importance of hip-hop and celebrates the pivotal people and events… Read More →
History in Pictures (Read Woke ™ Books) — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series History in Pictures (Read Woke ™ Books)
Analyze historical events in US history with a focus on photos that help tell stories of people from underrepresented groups. Readers are asked to think critically about who took the photos,… Read More →
Hmong: A Graphic History
Vicky Lyfoung retraces the history of a vibrant Asian ethnic group, blending rich documentation and personal stories in this gripping graphic history. Long oppressed, the Hmong struggle to… Read More →
Homophobia, 2nd Edition: Deal with it and turn aggression into allyship
From the Series Lorimer Deal With It
"That's so gay!" is a phrase commonly heard in school halls and playgrounds. But when used as a put-down, it's also homophobic. With plenty of quizzes, Q+As, comics, and scenarios, this… Read More →
Homophobia: Deal with it and turn prejudice into pride
From the Series Lorimer Deal With It
That's so gay! It's a phrase commonly heard in school halls and playgrounds. But when used as a put-down, it's also homophobic. With plenty of quizzes, Q+As, comics, and scenarios, this… Read More →
How to Be a Difficult Bitch: Claim Your Power, Ditch the Haters, and Feel Good Doing It
So you want to be a Difficult Bitch. One of the most empowering things you can do as a human being is to figure out who you are and be that person unapologetically...but sometimes, that’s… Read More →
I Am Farmer: Growing an Environmental Movement in Cameroon
Discover the true story of how environmentalist Farmer Tantoh is transforming the landscape in his home country of Cameroon. When Tantoh Nforba was a child, his fellow students mocked him… Read More →
I Could Not Do Otherwise: The Remarkable Life of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker
Grateful American Book Prize Book of Honorable Mention As a teenager, Mary Edwards Walker determined she would no longer wear the confining corsets and long skirts society dictated women… Read More →
If I Go Missing
If I Go Missing is derived from excerpts of a letter that went viral and was also the basis of a documentary film. In her letter, Jonnie calls out the authorities for neglecting to… Read More →
Immigration, Refugees, and the Fight for a Better Life
From the Series Issues in Action (Read Woke ™ Books)
Throughout history and into the modern day, people have moved from place to place to flee danger and seek out better lives. But immigrants and refugees often meet harsh realities on their… Read More →
Income Inequality and the Fight over Wealth Distribution
From the Series Issues in Action (Read Woke ™ Books)
In America, the amount of money people earn for doing the same job isn't always equal. The United States only recently made it illegal to pay men more than women for the same job, and the… Read More →
Indigenous Cultures Today: Protecting Native Families and Practicing Cultural Traditions
From the Series Native Rights (Alternator Books ®)
On June 15, 2023, Native American Nations celebrated a victory. The Supreme Court of the United States decided to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), first passed in 1978. The act… Read More →
Indigenous Environmentalism: Honoring Our Relationships and Responsibilities with Nature
From the Series Native Rights (Alternator Books ®)
For thousands of years, Native American peoples have had a deep connection to the land they live on. From cultural burning—setting small controlled fires to improve a habitat—to only taking… Read More →
Indigenous Language Revitalization: From Boarding Schools and Code Talkers to Immersion Learning
From the Series Native Rights (Alternator Books ®)
Indigenous languages have a mixed history in the United States. Many Native languages have become endangered. In the 1800s, the US government began forcing Native children to attend federal… Read More →
Indigo and Ida
When eighth grader and aspiring journalist Indigo breaks an important story, exposing an unfair school policy, she's suddenly popular for the first time. The friends who've recently drifted… Read More →
Inmigración, refugiados y la lucha por una vida mejor (Immigration, Refugees, and the Fight for a Better Life)
From the Series Debates en marcha (Issues in Action) (Read Woke ™ Books en español)
A lo largo de la historia y hasta nuestros días, las personas se han trasladado de un lugar a otro para escapar del peligro y buscar una vida mejor. Pero con frecuencia los inmigrantes y… Read More →