social action

"Motivating text and real-world examples introduce readers to the concept of community service. Readers will discover ways that people in communities can work together to solve problems and create positive change."--Publisher.

"In Ways of Grace he reflects on his experiences and explores those of other sports stars and public figures who have not only overcome adversity, but have used them to unite rather than divide"--Amazon.

"Longtime social activist Greg Jobin-Leeds joins forces with AgitArte, a collective of artists and organizers, to capture the stories, philosophy, tactics, and art of today's leading social change movements. "When We Fight, We Win!" weaves together interviews with today's most successful activists and artists from across the country and beyond--including Patrisse Cullors-Brignac, Bill McKibben, Clayton Thomas-Muller, Karen Lewis, Favianna Rodriguez, Rea Carey, and Gaby Pacheco, among others"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the active involvement of teenage girls in American social movements, describing anti-war walkouts, rallies against educational privatization, workshops on fair trade, and related topics, and sharing the experiences of teens as they construct personal activist identities.

"Ex-rocker Michael gathers together an ex-con, a chess prodigy, an ex-athlete, a do-gooder, a soldier wannabe, and computer whiz Dahlia. Enter Sayeed, terrorist"--P. [4] of cover.

Explores how girls participate in activism and provides guidance for adults that support them, drawing on a collection of interviews with diverse women and girl activists.

Profiles the posters that have been commissioned and produced by Josh MacPhee since 1998 to pay tribute to revolution, racial justice, women's rights, queer liberation, labor struggles, and creative activism.

In the not-too-distant future, when a gay Jewish man is elected president of the United States, sixteen-year-old Duncan examines his feelings for his boyfriend, his political and religious beliefs, and tries to determine his rightful place in the world.

"This book will profile real-life child and adult activists working to improve healthcare and education about health."--.

"Eleven-year-old Fern helps to take care of her impoverished family by foraging for food in the forest, but when a fracking company rolls into town, she realizes that her peaceful woods and her family's livelihood could be threatened"--Provided by publisher.