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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

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The Closest I've Come

The Closest I've Come

by Aceves, Fred

Book - 2017

Marcos Rivas is desperate to escape the projects, his neglectful mother, and her abusive boyfriend, but when he is picked for a class at his high school targeting smart students who are underperforming, he initially resists. Marcos Rivas is desperate to escape the projects, his neglectful mother, and her abusive boyfriend, but when he is picked for a class at his high school targeting smart students who are underperforming, he initially resists. Show less

Marcos Rivas is desperate to escape the projects, his neglectful mother, and her abusive boyfriend, but when he is picked for a class at his high school targeting smart students who are underperforming, he initially resists. Marcos Rivas is desperate to escape the projects, his neglectful mother, and her abusive boyfriend, but when he is picked for a class at his high school targeting smart students who are underperforming, he initially resists. Show less

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Muslim Girl

Muslim Girl

A Coming of Age

by Al-Khatahtbeh, Amani

Book - 2016

The founder of muslimgirl.com shares her story of growing up as Muslim-American woman and speaking out against prejudices after 9/11. MS The founder of muslimgirl.com shares her story of growing up as Muslim-American woman and speaking out against prejudices after 9/11. MS Show less

The founder of muslimgirl.com shares her story of growing up as Muslim-American woman and speaking out against prejudices after 9/11. MS The founder of muslimgirl.com shares her story of growing up as Muslim-American woman and speaking out against prejudices after 9/11. MS Show less

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Tyler Johnson Was Here

Tyler Johnson Was Here

by Coles, Jay

Book - 2018

When Tyler goes missing after a party, his twin brother Marvin searches the neighborhood for days but the more he learns, the more questions he has. When Tyler goes missing after a party, his twin brother Marvin searches the neighborhood for days but the more he learns, the more questions he has. Show less

When Tyler goes missing after a party, his twin brother Marvin searches the neighborhood for days but the more he learns, the more questions he has. When Tyler goes missing after a party, his twin brother Marvin searches the neighborhood for days but the more he learns, the more questions he has. Show less

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Fred Korematsu Speaks up

Fred Korematsu Speaks up

by Atkins, Laura

Book - 2017

American teenager Fred Korematu's life changed forever in 1941, when people of Japanese ancestry were forced into prison camps. Fred refused to go, was imprisoned for protesting, and was an outspoken activist until he died. MS American teenager Fred Korematu's life changed forever in 1941, when people of Japanese ancestry were forced into prison camps. Fred refused to go, was imprisoned for protesting, and was an outspoken activist until he died. MS Show less

American teenager Fred Korematu's life changed forever in 1941, when people of Japanese ancestry were forced into prison camps. Fred refused to go, was imprisoned for protesting, and was an outspoken activist until he died. MS American teenager Fred Korematu's life changed forever in 1941, when people of Japanese ancestry were forced into prison camps. Fred refused to go, was imprisoned for protesting, and was an outspoken activist until he died. MS Show less

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A Very Large Expanse of Sea

A Very Large Expanse of Sea

by Mafi, Tahereh

Book - 2018

Shirin, a Muslim teenager tired of constant racist harassment in the wake of 9/11, keeps everyone at a distance but begins to let down her guard with her biology partner, Ocean James. Shirin, a Muslim teenager tired of constant racist harassment in the wake of 9/11, keeps everyone at a distance but begins to let down her guard with her biology partner, Ocean James. Show less

Shirin, a Muslim teenager tired of constant racist harassment in the wake of 9/11, keeps everyone at a distance but begins to let down her guard with her biology partner, Ocean James. Shirin, a Muslim teenager tired of constant racist harassment in the wake of 9/11, keeps everyone at a distance but begins to let down her guard with her biology partner, Ocean James. Show less

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We Are Not Yet Equal

We Are Not Yet Equal

Understanding Our Racial Divide

by Anderson, Carol

Book - 2018

Examines the social justice movements, each met with a corresponding backlash from white society, throughout American history as we work toward racial equity. Examines the social justice movements, each met with a corresponding backlash from white society, throughout American history as we work toward racial equity. Show less

Examines the social justice movements, each met with a corresponding backlash from white society, throughout American history as we work toward racial equity. Examines the social justice movements, each met with a corresponding backlash from white society, throughout American history as we work toward racial equity. Show less

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Fight Like A Girl

Fight Like A Girl

50 Feminists Who Changed the World

by Barcella, Laura

Book - 2016

Fifty mini-biographies of feminist trailblazers from around the world. Fifty mini-biographies of feminist trailblazers from around the world. Show less

Fifty mini-biographies of feminist trailblazers from around the world. Fifty mini-biographies of feminist trailblazers from around the world. Show less

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March Forward, Girl

March Forward, Girl

From Young Warrior to Little Rock Nine

by Beals, Melba

Book - 2018

A member of the Little Rock Nine shares her memories of growing up in the South under Jim Crow. MS A member of the Little Rock Nine shares her memories of growing up in the South under Jim Crow. MS Show less

A member of the Little Rock Nine shares her memories of growing up in the South under Jim Crow. MS A member of the Little Rock Nine shares her memories of growing up in the South under Jim Crow. MS Show less

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BLACK ENOUGH

BLACK ENOUGH

Stories of Being Young & Black in America

Book - 2019

What is it like to be young and black in America? Find out in this captivating collection of stories. What is it like to be young and black in America? Find out in this captivating collection of stories. Show less

What is it like to be young and black in America? Find out in this captivating collection of stories. What is it like to be young and black in America? Find out in this captivating collection of stories. Show less

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Between the World and Me

Between the World and Me

by Coates, Ta-Nehisi

Book - 2015

In a long, open letter to his son, with explorations of history and culture, Coates shows what it means to be black in America. In a long, open letter to his son, with explorations of history and culture, Coates shows what it means to be black in America. Show less

In a long, open letter to his son, with explorations of history and culture, Coates shows what it means to be black in America. In a long, open letter to his son, with explorations of history and culture, Coates shows what it means to be black in America. Show less

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The Day Tajon Got Shot

The Day Tajon Got Shot

Book - 2017

A searing look at police shootings, written by 10 young women as #BlackLivesMatter began to gain momentum. A searing look at police shootings, written by 10 young women as #BlackLivesMatter began to gain momentum. Show less

A searing look at police shootings, written by 10 young women as #BlackLivesMatter began to gain momentum. A searing look at police shootings, written by 10 young women as #BlackLivesMatter began to gain momentum. Show less

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Bright Lights, Dark Nights

Bright Lights, Dark Nights

by Emond, Stephen

Book - 2015

Walter struggles to reconcile the racial profiling accusations against his father, a white police officer, and a new relationship with Naomi, an African American girl with whom he is quickly falling in love. Walter struggles to reconcile the racial profiling accusations against his father, a white police officer, and a new relationship with Naomi, an African American girl with whom he is quickly falling in love. Show less

Walter struggles to reconcile the racial profiling accusations against his father, a white police officer, and a new relationship with Naomi, an African American girl with whom he is quickly falling in love. Walter struggles to reconcile the racial profiling accusations against his father, a white police officer, and a new relationship with Naomi, an African American girl with whom he is quickly falling in love. Show less

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Black Lives Matter

Black Lives Matter

by Edwards, Sue Bradford

Book - 2016

Covers the shootings that touched off passionate protests, the work of activists to bring about a more just legal system, and the tensions in US society that these events have brought to light. Covers the shootings that touched off passionate protests, the work of activists to bring about a more just legal system, and the tensions in US society that these events have brought to light. Show less

Covers the shootings that touched off passionate protests, the work of activists to bring about a more just legal system, and the tensions in US society that these events have brought to light. Covers the shootings that touched off passionate protests, the work of activists to bring about a more just legal system, and the tensions in US society that these events have brought to light. Show less

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Rest in Power

Rest in Power

The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin

by Fulton, Sybrina

Book - 2017

Trayvon Martin's parents take readers beyond the news cycle with an account only they could give: the intimate story of a tragically foreshortened life and the rise of a movement. Trayvon Martin's parents take readers beyond the news cycle with an account only they could give: the intimate story of a tragically foreshortened life and the rise of a movement. Show less

Trayvon Martin's parents take readers beyond the news cycle with an account only they could give: the intimate story of a tragically foreshortened life and the rise of a movement. Trayvon Martin's parents take readers beyond the news cycle with an account only they could give: the intimate story of a tragically foreshortened life and the rise of a movement. Show less

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Give Me Some Truth

Give Me Some Truth

A Novel With Paintings

by Gansworth, Eric

Book - 2018

In 1980, Carson and Maggie rely on art, music, and each other as tensions rise between the Tuscarora Reservation and the surrounding white communities. In 1980, Carson and Maggie rely on art, music, and each other as tensions rise between the Tuscarora Reservation and the surrounding white communities. Show less

In 1980, Carson and Maggie rely on art, music, and each other as tensions rise between the Tuscarora Reservation and the surrounding white communities. In 1980, Carson and Maggie rely on art, music, and each other as tensions rise between the Tuscarora Reservation and the surrounding white communities. Show less

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Glimmer of Hope

Glimmer of Hope

How Tragedy Sparked A Movement

Book - 2018

After one of the worst school shootings in American history, the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School began the national #NeverAgain protests movement against gun violence. After one of the worst school shootings in American history, the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School began the national #NeverAgain protests movement against gun violence. Show less

After one of the worst school shootings in American history, the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School began the national #NeverAgain protests movement against gun violence. After one of the worst school shootings in American history, the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School began the national #NeverAgain protests movement against gun violence. Show less

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In the Country We Love

In the Country We Love

My Family Divided

by Guerrero, Diane

Book - 2016

Imagine you came home and your parents had vanished. When she was 14, TV star Diane Guerrero lived through this devastating experience when her parents were deported. Imagine you came home and your parents had vanished. When she was 14, TV star Diane Guerrero lived through this devastating experience when her parents were deported. Show less

Imagine you came home and your parents had vanished. When she was 14, TV star Diane Guerrero lived through this devastating experience when her parents were deported. Imagine you came home and your parents had vanished. When she was 14, TV star Diane Guerrero lived through this devastating experience when her parents were deported. Show less

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Speaking Our Truth

Speaking Our Truth

A Journey of Reconciliation

by Gray Smith, Monique

Book - 2017

Examines the history and impacts of Canada's residential schools, to which Indigenous youth were forced to relocate, away from their families, in an effort to eradicate First Nations cultures. MS Examines the history and impacts of Canada's residential schools, to which Indigenous youth were forced to relocate, away from their families, in an effort to eradicate First Nations cultures. MS Show less

Examines the history and impacts of Canada's residential schools, to which Indigenous youth were forced to relocate, away from their families, in an effort to eradicate First Nations cultures. MS Examines the history and impacts of Canada's residential schools, to which Indigenous youth were forced to relocate, away from their families, in an effort to eradicate First Nations cultures. MS Show less

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Here We Are

Here We Are

Feminism for the Real World

Book - 2017

The voices of than 40 authors, actors, writers, and artists are collected in this exploration of what feminism means then and now. The voices of than 40 authors, actors, writers, and artists are collected in this exploration of what feminism means then and now. Show less

The voices of than 40 authors, actors, writers, and artists are collected in this exploration of what feminism means then and now. The voices of than 40 authors, actors, writers, and artists are collected in this exploration of what feminism means then and now. Show less

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How I Resist

How I Resist

Activism and Hope for A New Generation

Book - 2018

In this anthology over 30 diverse voices tell their stories of experiencing and responding to many different kinds of injustice. In this anthology over 30 diverse voices tell their stories of experiencing and responding to many different kinds of injustice. Show less

In this anthology over 30 diverse voices tell their stories of experiencing and responding to many different kinds of injustice. In this anthology over 30 diverse voices tell their stories of experiencing and responding to many different kinds of injustice. Show less

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We Too Sing America

We Too Sing America

South Asian, Arab, Muslim, and Sikh Immigrants Shape Our Multiracial Future

by Iyer, Deepa

Book - 2015

An exploration of race, identity, and immigration from South Asian, Arab, Muslim, and Sikh voices. An exploration of race, identity, and immigration from South Asian, Arab, Muslim, and Sikh voices. Show less

An exploration of race, identity, and immigration from South Asian, Arab, Muslim, and Sikh voices. An exploration of race, identity, and immigration from South Asian, Arab, Muslim, and Sikh voices. Show less

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Being Jazz

Being Jazz

My Life as A (transgender) Teen

by Jennings, Jazz

Book - 2016

Teen activist and trailblazer Jazz Jennings--named one of "The 25 most influential teens" of the year by Time--shares her very public transgende...Show more Teen activist and trailblazer Jazz Jennings--named one of "The 25 most influential teens" of the year by Time--shares her very public transgender journey, as she inspires people to accept the differences in others while they embrace their own truths. Show less

Teen activist and trailblazer Jazz Jennings--named one of "The 25 most influential teens" of the year by Time--shares her very public transgende...Show more Teen activist and trailblazer Jazz Jennings--named one of "The 25 most influential teens" of the year by Time--shares her very public transgender journey, as she inspires people to accept the differences in others while they embrace their own truths. Show less

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Beyond Magenta

Beyond Magenta

Transgender Teens Speak Out

by Kuklin, Susan

Book - 2014

Six transgender teens tell their touching personal stories. Six transgender teens tell their touching personal stories. Show less

Six transgender teens tell their touching personal stories. Six transgender teens tell their touching personal stories. Show less

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I Am Alfonso Jones

I Am Alfonso Jones

by Medina, Tony

Graphic Novel - 2017

Alfonso Jones, killed by a police officer who thought he had a weapon, looks on from the afterlife as his community grieves. Alfonso Jones, killed by a police officer who thought he had a weapon, looks on from the afterlife as his community grieves. Show less

Alfonso Jones, killed by a police officer who thought he had a weapon, looks on from the afterlife as his community grieves. Alfonso Jones, killed by a police officer who thought he had a weapon, looks on from the afterlife as his community grieves. Show less

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#NotYourPrincess

#NotYourPrincess

Voices of Native American Women

Book - 2017

What does it mean to be an Indigenous woman? Find out in this collection of poems, essays, interviews, and original art. What does it mean to be an Indigenous woman? Find out in this collection of poems, essays, interviews, and original art. Show less

What does it mean to be an Indigenous woman? Find out in this collection of poems, essays, interviews, and original art. What does it mean to be an Indigenous woman? Find out in this collection of poems, essays, interviews, and original art. Show less

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