Social Justice and Activism

For our Classroom Kit, visit Activism and Activists Classroom Kit:

- Activist and Activism Children’s Book List for ages 2 -18
- SIX Creative Activities that Teach Kids about Social Justice
- Free downloadable and printer poster by Mia Wenjen
- Links, resources, and services that are available to kids, families, and teachers.

7 Books That Teach Kids About Social Justice and Activism (Mindshift)

7 Inspiring Children’s Books to Inspire Your Young Activist (Mashable)

7 Social Justice Books for Elementary Readers (Booksource Banter)

10 Books About Police Brutality for Kids (Blooming Brilliant)

10 Children’s Books About Police Brutality (Feminist Books For Kids)

10 Picture Books About Women Scientists Who Became Activists (PragmaticMom)

15 Picture Books About Social Justice and Human Rights (The Barefoot Mommy)

16 Best Children’s Books To Teach Your Kids About Feminism (The Strategist)

18 Multicultural Children’s Books About Voting & Elections (Colours of Us)

25+ Books That Teach About Social Justice (We Are Teachers)

40 Picture Books For Young Activists (All The Wonders)

Being an Activist: Books for Kids (All Done Monkey)

Books for Young Activists (PragmaticMom)

Environmental Nonfiction Picture Books That Call Kids to Action (PragmaticMom)

Favorite children’s books to spark important conversations on issues shaping our country and society (#ReadYourWorld Book Jam)

Homelessness in Children’s Books (PragmaticMom)

Human Rights for Young Readers (The Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center)

Picture Books About Social Justice (No Time for Flashcards)

Picture Books of Nobel Peace Prize Winners (PragmaticMom)

Picture Books That Teach Kids About Prejudice, Inclusion, and Kindness (Imagination Soup)

#RepresentationMatters: 8 Diverse Picture Books for Next-Generation Change Makers (Read Your World Book Jam 2018)

Social Justice Books for Kids to Teach About Global Issues (What Do We Do All Day?)

Summer Reading for Your Woke Kid (NRP)

The Kids Will Save Us: Youth Activists Children’s Books! (PragmaticMom)

Top 5 Feminist Dads and Daughters in Picture Books (Biracial Bookworm)

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