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Seattle Picks: Teen - Social Justice and Activism

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A selection of fiction and nonfiction titles that explore activism and social justice issues past and present, including climate change, LGBTQ rights, racial justice, women's rights, Indigenous rights, immigration and more. MS=books for Middle School readers Updated June 2022

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21 items

21 items

Our Stories Carried Us Here

Our Stories Carried Us Here

A Graphic Novel Anthology

Graphic Novel - 2021

Sobering and insightful, ten first person stories told and illustrated by immigrants and refugees. See their challenges and how they faced them. MS Sobering and insightful, ten first person stories told and illustrated by immigrants and refugees. See their challenges and how they faced them. MS Show less

Sobering and insightful, ten first person stories told and illustrated by immigrants and refugees. See their challenges and how they faced them. MS Sobering and insightful, ten first person stories told and illustrated by immigrants and refugees. See their challenges and how they faced them. MS Show less

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YFA

YFA

Young, Fearless, Awesome : Twenty-five Young People Who Changed the World

Book - 2020

Twenty-five amazing youths stood up for their beliefs, challenged the status quo, and fought to change the world. MS Twenty-five amazing youths stood up for their beliefs, challenged the status quo, and fought to change the world. MS Show less

Twenty-five amazing youths stood up for their beliefs, challenged the status quo, and fought to change the world. MS Twenty-five amazing youths stood up for their beliefs, challenged the status quo, and fought to change the world. MS Show less

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Kneel

Kneel

by Buford, Candace

Book - 2021

Russell kneels during the national anthem in protest after his best friend is unfairly arrested and kicked off their football team. Facing backlash, Russell fights for justice with help from an unlikely ally. Russell kneels during the national anthem in protest after his best friend is unfairly arrested and kicked off their football team. Facing backlash, Russell fights for justice with help from an unlikely ally. Show less

Russell kneels during the national anthem in protest after his best friend is unfairly arrested and kicked off their football team. Facing backlash, Russell fights for justice with help from an unlikely ally. Russell kneels during the national anthem in protest after his best friend is unfairly arrested and kicked off their football team. Facing backlash, Russell fights for justice with help from an unlikely ally. Show less

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We Are Not Free

We Are Not Free

by Chee, Traci

Book - 2020

Fourteen Japanese-American teens must rally to fight racism and oppression when they and their families are sent to internment camps in World War Two. MS Fourteen Japanese-American teens must rally to fight racism and oppression when they and their families are sent to internment camps in World War Two. MS Show less

Fourteen Japanese-American teens must rally to fight racism and oppression when they and their families are sent to internment camps in World War Two. MS Fourteen Japanese-American teens must rally to fight racism and oppression when they and their families are sent to internment camps in World War Two. MS Show less

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The Voting Booth

The Voting Booth

by Colbert, Brandy

Book - 2020

When Duke is turned away from the polls on election day, Marva vows to drive him to the proper polling site in spite of her unenthusiastic boyfriend. When Duke is turned away from the polls on election day, Marva vows to drive him to the proper polling site in spite of her unenthusiastic boyfriend. Show less

When Duke is turned away from the polls on election day, Marva vows to drive him to the proper polling site in spite of her unenthusiastic boyfriend. When Duke is turned away from the polls on election day, Marva vows to drive him to the proper polling site in spite of her unenthusiastic boyfriend. Show less

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Say Her Name

Say Her Name

by Elliott, Zetta

Book - 2020

In 49 poems and haiku, Zetta Elliott honors the lives of Black women lost to police violence and lifts up the voices of Black Lives Matter activists. In 49 poems and haiku, Zetta Elliott honors the lives of Black women lost to police violence and lifts up the voices of Black Lives Matter activists. Show less

In 49 poems and haiku, Zetta Elliott honors the lives of Black women lost to police violence and lifts up the voices of Black Lives Matter activists. In 49 poems and haiku, Zetta Elliott honors the lives of Black women lost to police violence and lifts up the voices of Black Lives Matter activists. Show less

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Malcolm and Me

Malcolm and Me

A Novel

by Farmer, Robin (Journalist)

Book - 2020

When Roberta clashes with her white teacher, the struggle leads her to research the life of her dad's hero, Malcolm X. When Roberta clashes with her white teacher, the struggle leads her to research the life of her dad's hero, Malcolm X. Show less

When Roberta clashes with her white teacher, the struggle leads her to research the life of her dad's hero, Malcolm X. When Roberta clashes with her white teacher, the struggle leads her to research the life of her dad's hero, Malcolm X. Show less

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Rise Up!

Rise Up!

How You Can Join the Fight Against White Supremacy

by Fleming, Crystal Marie

Book - 2021

Learn about the long history of racism and white supremacy, and then learn how you can help create a more inclusive world. Learn about the long history of racism and white supremacy, and then learn how you can help create a more inclusive world. Show less

Learn about the long history of racism and white supremacy, and then learn how you can help create a more inclusive world. Learn about the long history of racism and white supremacy, and then learn how you can help create a more inclusive world. Show less

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Rolling Warrior

Rolling Warrior

The Incredible, Sometimes Awkward, True Story of A Rebel Girl on Wheels Who Helped Spark A Revolution

by Heumann, Judith E.

Book - 2021

Paralyzed by polio as a child, Judy learned to fight for her right to go to school, and eventually, even to become a teacher. Paralyzed by polio as a child, Judy learned to fight for her right to go to school, and eventually, even to become a teacher. Show less

Paralyzed by polio as a child, Judy learned to fight for her right to go to school, and eventually, even to become a teacher. Paralyzed by polio as a child, Judy learned to fight for her right to go to school, and eventually, even to become a teacher. Show less

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Unfree Speech

Unfree Speech

The Threat to Global Democracy and Why We Must Act, Now

by Huang, Zhifeng

Book - 2020

Since his first student-led protest at age 14, Jason Wong has mobilized thousands of citizens to preserve Hong Kong's autonomy. Since his first student-led protest at age 14, Jason Wong has mobilized thousands of citizens to preserve Hong Kong's autonomy. Show less

Since his first student-led protest at age 14, Jason Wong has mobilized thousands of citizens to preserve Hong Kong's autonomy. Since his first student-led protest at age 14, Jason Wong has mobilized thousands of citizens to preserve Hong Kong's autonomy. Show less

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This Is My America

This Is My America

by Johnson, Kim

Book - 2020

Tracy is trying to help get her father, who is Black and innocent, off death row when her brother is accused of killing his white girlfriend. Can she find justice for both of them? Tracy is trying to help get her father, who is Black and innocent, off death row when her brother is accused of killing his white girlfriend. Can she find justice for both of them? Show less

Tracy is trying to help get her father, who is Black and innocent, off death row when her brother is accused of killing his white girlfriend. Can she find justice for both of them? Tracy is trying to help get her father, who is Black and innocent, off death row when her brother is accused of killing his white girlfriend. Can she find justice for both of them? Show less

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If I Go Missing

If I Go Missing

by Jonnie, Brianna

Graphic Novel - 2020

Brianna Jonnie (Ojibwe) shares a letter she wrote to the Winnipeg Police Service urging them to value the lives of Indigenous people by fairly investigating their cases. Brianna Jonnie (Ojibwe) shares a letter she wrote to the Winnipeg Police Service urging them to value the lives of Indigenous people by fairly investigating their cases. Show less

Brianna Jonnie (Ojibwe) shares a letter she wrote to the Winnipeg Police Service urging them to value the lives of Indigenous people by fairly investigating their cases. Brianna Jonnie (Ojibwe) shares a letter she wrote to the Winnipeg Police Service urging them to value the lives of Indigenous people by fairly investigating their cases. Show less

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Zara Hossain Is Here

Zara Hossain Is Here

by Khan, Sabina

Book - 2021

Zara has no memory of Pakistan, yet in her Texas town her family stands out because of their Islamic religion. Where will they call home? MS Zara has no memory of Pakistan, yet in her Texas town her family stands out because of their Islamic religion. Where will they call home? MS Show less

Zara has no memory of Pakistan, yet in her Texas town her family stands out because of their Islamic religion. Where will they call home? MS Zara has no memory of Pakistan, yet in her Texas town her family stands out because of their Islamic religion. Where will they call home? MS Show less

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Youth to Power

Youth to Power

Your Voice and How to Use It

by Margolin, Jamie

Book - 2020

Youth activists from around the world are here to teach you how you can change the world for the better with concrete and meaningful steps. Youth activists from around the world are here to teach you how you can change the world for the better with concrete and meaningful steps. Show less

Youth activists from around the world are here to teach you how you can change the world for the better with concrete and meaningful steps. Youth activists from around the world are here to teach you how you can change the world for the better with concrete and meaningful steps. Show less

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Imaginary Borders

Imaginary Borders

by Martinez, Xiuhtezcatl

Book - 2020

Indigenous environmental activist, hip-hop artist and Earth Guardians leader Xiuhtezcatl Martinez challenges us to fight climate change. Indigenous environmental activist, hip-hop artist and Earth Guardians leader Xiuhtezcatl Martinez challenges us to fight climate change. Show less

Indigenous environmental activist, hip-hop artist and Earth Guardians leader Xiuhtezcatl Martinez challenges us to fight climate change. Indigenous environmental activist, hip-hop artist and Earth Guardians leader Xiuhtezcatl Martinez challenges us to fight climate change. Show less

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The Cost of Knowing

The Cost of Knowing

by Morris, Brittney

Book - 2021

Cursed to see the near future, Alex must race against time when he sees a vision of his brother’s death. Cursed to see the near future, Alex must race against time when he sees a vision of his brother’s death. Show less

Cursed to see the near future, Alex must race against time when he sees a vision of his brother’s death. Cursed to see the near future, Alex must race against time when he sees a vision of his brother’s death. Show less

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One of the Good Ones

One of the Good Ones

by Moulite, Maika

Book - 2021

Happi’s sister Kezi is killed after attending a social justice rally. To honor her, Happi takes a road trip guided by the original “Green Book” and secrets about her sister are revealed along the way. Happi’s sister Kezi is killed after attending a social justice rally. To honor her, Happi takes a road trip guided by the original “Green Book” and secrets about her sister are revealed along the way. Show less

Happi’s sister Kezi is killed after attending a social justice rally. To honor her, Happi takes a road trip guided by the original “Green Book” and secrets about her sister are revealed along the way. Happi’s sister Kezi is killed after attending a social justice rally. To honor her, Happi takes a road trip guided by the original “Green Book” and secrets about her sister are revealed along the way. Show less

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Anti-racism

Anti-racism

Powerful Voices, Inspiring Ideas

by Rankin, Kenrya

Book - 2020

Hear from anti-racism advocates from today like Alicia Garza, Serena Williams, and Jason Reynolds and from historical civil rights activists like Malcolm X, James Baldwin and Audre Lorde. Hear from anti-racism advocates from today like Alicia Garza, Serena Williams, and Jason Reynolds and from historical civil rights activists like Malcolm X, James Baldwin and Audre Lorde. Show less

Hear from anti-racism advocates from today like Alicia Garza, Serena Williams, and Jason Reynolds and from historical civil rights activists like Malcolm X, James Baldwin and Audre Lorde. Hear from anti-racism advocates from today like Alicia Garza, Serena Williams, and Jason Reynolds and from historical civil rights activists like Malcolm X, James Baldwin and Audre Lorde. Show less

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We Are Not From Here

We Are Not From Here

by Torres Sanchez, Jenny

Book - 2020

Forced to leave their home in search of better lives, three teens travel from Guatemala on La Bestia, the infamously dangerous train. Despite their hope, trouble seems to follow as they fight for their safety. Forced to leave their home in search of better lives, three teens travel from Guatemala on La Bestia, the infamously dangerous train. Despite their hope, trouble seems to follow as they fight for their safety. Show less

Forced to leave their home in search of better lives, three teens travel from Guatemala on La Bestia, the infamously dangerous train. Despite their hope, trouble seems to follow as they fight for their safety. Forced to leave their home in search of better lives, three teens travel from Guatemala on La Bestia, the infamously dangerous train. Despite their hope, trouble seems to follow as they fight for their safety. Show less

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When We Make It

When We Make It

by Velasquez, Elisabet

Book - 2021

Told in verse, the novel follows Sarai, a first–generation Puerto Rican American living in Brooklyn, as she navigates poverty, family trauma, housing insecurity and her own identity. Told in verse, the novel follows Sarai, a first–generation Puerto Rican American living in Brooklyn, as she navigates poverty, family trauma, housing insecurity and her own identity. Show less

Told in verse, the novel follows Sarai, a first–generation Puerto Rican American living in Brooklyn, as she navigates poverty, family trauma, housing insecurity and her own identity. Told in verse, the novel follows Sarai, a first–generation Puerto Rican American living in Brooklyn, as she navigates poverty, family trauma, housing insecurity and her own identity. Show less

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Punching the Air

Punching the Air

by Zoboi, Ibi Aanu

Book - 2020

Amal's time in prison is one depressing day after another, until he finds his art and poetry can help set him free. Amal's time in prison is one depressing day after another, until he finds his art and poetry can help set him free. Show less

Amal's time in prison is one depressing day after another, until he finds his art and poetry can help set him free. Amal's time in prison is one depressing day after another, until he finds his art and poetry can help set him free. Show less

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