Social Activists
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Ghetto Brother: How I Found Peace in the South Bronx Street Gang Wars
$16.99 Add to cartBenjy Melendez, founder of the Ghetto Brothers street gang, social activist, and lead singer of the Ghetto Brothers band, now tells his story: a memoir of life as a late 1960s/early 1970s street gang … [more below]
- Author: Melendez, Benjy
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 292
- Publish Date: February 19 2015
- ISBN10: 0974970468
- Language: English
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A Mighty Long Way (Adapted for Young Readers): My Journey to Justice at Little Rock Central High School
$9.99 Read moreFollow the story of Carlotta Walls LaNier, who in 1957 at the age of fourteen was one of nine black students who integrated the all-white Little Rock Central High School and became known as the Little… [more below]
- Author: Walls Lanier, Carlotta
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 304
- Publish Date: January 16 2024
- ISBN10: 0593486781
- Language: English
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Rosa Parks
$5.99 Add to cartFind out about the life of Rosa Parks and how her actions in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955 helped end racial segregation in America.
This book follows the same standards as other National Geographic Re- Series: Readers BIOS
- Author: Jazynka, Kitson
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: August 04 2015
- ISBN10: 1426321414
- Language: English
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A Boy Named Beckoning: The True Story of Dr. Carlos Montezuma, Native American Hero
$9.99 Read moreThis story reveals the remarkable life of a Native American boy named Wassaja, or “Beckoning,” who was kidnapped from his Yavapai tribe and sold as a slave. Adopted by an Italian photographer in 1871
- Author: Capaldi, Gina
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: August 06 2019
- ISBN10: 1541578376
- Language: English
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Quien Fue Rosa Parks?
$12.95 Add to cartIn 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama. This seemingly small act triggered civil rights protests across America and earned Rosa Parks the title “M… [more below]
- Series: Quien Fue? / Who Was?
- Author: McDonough, Yona Zeldis
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 0
- Publish Date: January 01 2016
- ISBN10: 1631134302
- Language: Spanish
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The Story of Martin Luther King Jr.: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers
$10.99 Add to cartDiscover the life of Martin Luther King Jr.–a story about standing up for civil rights for kids ages 6 to 9
Martin Luther King Jr. became one of the most important civil rights leaders in America by- Series: The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers
- Author: Platt, Christine
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 68
- Publish Date: September 07 2021
- ISBN10: 1638788243
- Language: English
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Becoming Kareem: Growing Up on and Off the Court
$18.99 Read moreThe first memoir for young readers by sports legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
At one time, Lew Alcindor was just another kid from New York City with all the usual problems: He struggled with fitting in, p- Author: Abdul-Jabbar, Kareem
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 304
- Publish Date: November 21 2017
- ISBN10: 031655538X
- Language: English
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The Story of Fred Rogers: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers
$6.99 Add to cartDiscover the life of Fred Rogers–a story about helping others for kids ages 6 to 9
Fred Rogers created one of the longest-running children’s TV shows ever, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. Before he beca- Series: The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers
- Author: Katz, Susan B.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 64
- Publish Date: November 17 2020
- ISBN10: 164739788X
- Language: English
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Accused: My Story of Injustice
$7.95 Read moreAdama Bah grew up in East Harlem after immigrating from Conakry, Guinea, and was deeply connected to her community and the people who lived there. But as a thirteen-year-old after the events of Septem
- Series: I, Witness
- Author: Bah, Adama
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: August 09 2022
- ISBN10: 1324030402
- Language: English
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The Untold Story of Sylvia Mendez: School Desegregation Pioneer
$8.99 Read moreYou probably know that the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education case was an important part of ending segregation in schools. But it wasn’t the only one. In 1947, Mendez v. Westminster helped end segregati… [more below]
- Series: First But Forgotten
- Author: Gonzales, Leticia
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 01 2023
- ISBN10: 1669004996
- Language: English
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The Story of Nelson Mandela: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers
$6.99 Add to cartDiscover the life of Nelson Mandela–a story about uniting a country for kids ages 6 to 9
Nelson Mandela was the first Black president of South Africa, and he dedicated his life to fighting for equal- Series: Story of
- Author: Stokes, Floyd
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 64
- Publish Date: May 04 2021
- ISBN10: 1648766374
- Language: English
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The Untold Story of Larry Itliong: Labor Rights Hero
$8.99 Add to cartYou may have read about Cesar Chavez’s leadership in organizing the well-known Delano Grape Strike and Boycott of the 1960s. But did you know it began as a strike led by Larry Itliong? He was a Filipi… [more below]
- Series: First But Forgotten
- Author: Oxtra, Cristina
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 01 2023
- ISBN10: 1669004759
- Language: English
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The Story of Maya Angelou: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers
$6.99 Add to cartDiscover the life of Maya Angelou–a story about courage for kids ages 6 to 9
Maya Angelou was an acclaimed author, poet, historian, singer and songwriter, playwright, director, and civil rights activ- Series: The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers
- Author: Obeng, Tiffany
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 64
- Publish Date: April 04 2023
- ISBN10: 9798886508222
- Language: English
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Sweet Dreams, MIS Hijos: Inspiring Bedtime Stories about Latino Leaders
$19.99 Read moreBilingual mini biographies (in English and Spanish) introduce young readers to groundbreaking Latino leaders–from Roberto Clemente and Cesar Chavez to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sonia Sotomayor.
Th- Author: Tzintzún Ramirez, Cristina
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: November 01 2022
- ISBN10: 1950587339
- Language: English
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The History of the Civil Rights Movement: A History Book for New Readers
$11.99 Add to cartAn introduction to the history of the civil rights movement for kids ages 6 to 9
Years ago, American laws were unfair to Black people. Black people were not allowed to shop in the same stores as white
- Series: History Of: A Biography Series for New Readers
- Author: Mallory, Shadae
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 66
- Publish Date: December 14 2021
- ISBN10: 1638786135
- Language: English
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Black Leaders in the Civil Rights Movement: A Black History Book for Kids
$9.99 Add to cartIncredible stories of Black civil rights leaders for kids ages 8 to 12
The Civil Rights Movement was an organized effort by Black Americans to claim the fundamental rights that the U.S. government had
- Series: Biographies for Kids
- Author: Armand, Glenda
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 120
- Publish Date: October 05 2021
- ISBN10: 1648764452
- Language: English
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Helen Keller: The World at Her Fingertips
$4.99 Add to cartLearn about the inspiring life of Helen Keller in this early reader biography.
When Helen Keller was a baby, she became sick and lost her ability to see and hear. Although many people doubted her abili
- Series: I Can Read Level 2
- Author: Albee, Sarah
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: August 06 2019
- ISBN10: 0062432818
- Language: English
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Coretta Scott
$17.99 Read moreMultiple starred reviews greeted this amazing collaboration between Ntozake Shange and Kadir Nelson. As Booklist put it: “Poet and painter have joined forces to offer an indelible, emotional expressio
- Author: Shange, Ntozake
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 06 2009
- ISBN10: 0061253642
- Language: English
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Little Libraries, Big Heroes
$19.99 Add to cartFrom an award-winning author and illustrator, the inspiring story of how the Little Free Library organization brings communities together through books, from founder Todd Bol’s first installation to t… [more below]
- Author: Paul, Miranda
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: September 03 2019
- ISBN10: 0544800273
- Language: English
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The Bite of Mango
$12.95 Add to cartAs a child in a small rural village in Sierra Leone, Mariatu Kamara lived peacefully surrounded by family and friends. Rumors of rebel attacks were no more than a distant worry. But when 12-year-old M… [more below]
- Author: Kamara, Mariatu
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 216
- Publish Date: September 30 2008
- ISBN10: 1554511585
- Language: English
