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Justyce’s life changed in a blink of an eye after he witnesses a tragedy and later he is placed in handcuffs after being racially-profiled. He begins to write letters addressed to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to try to make sense of his world.       

This book discusses the history of racism and how to combat racism in current situations. Reynolds and Kendi identify racism and “stamp out” these thoughts. This is intended for teen readers.  

Starr Carter lives between two worlds: the privileged school she attends and the neighborhood she lives in.  One night, Starr watches her childhood friend murdered at the hands of a police officer. Afterward there are protests in his name and Starr must make the decision whether she keep her anonymity or support the cause.   

Written short stories, letters, prose, poetry and art are in this anthology to strengthen the thoughts of social justice for a new generation. This is for a range of ages.  

Moss has been dealing with anxiety after the death of his father by the local police; his community still feels the loss and still seeks justice. When Moss begins to see changes in his school like new metal detectors, a terrible resource officer, and random locker checks that he does not agree with, Moss must decide to stand up for what he believes in.   

This is a guide provides tips, stories, and DIY activities to activism for all ages. With true stories of other teens that made a difference, this book teaches that no one person is too small to cause change.  

Two stories that are divided by time but are connected when Rowan, in current day Tulsa, finds a skeleton on her family’s property. A century earlier in 1921 Tulsa, William witnesses the violence against African Americans while in a town that is segregated by Jim Crow. His own prejudices are confronted while Rowan sees racism in an event she witnesses.  

During a time in which young adults want to become more involved in making a difference, this nonfiction title combines essays, songs, and other writing forms from an array of authors and actors about activism and how to be hopeful in difficult times.  

Lena and Campbell, two girls that don’t have a lot in common, are at the wrong place at the wrong time during the night of their football game. When racist slurs lead to physical fights and gun shots begin, they have to find a way to safety.  

This book teaches steps how to pick a topic or cause, protesting tips, fundraiser guidelines, encouraging mindfulness in social media, and more! 

This award-winning series of graphic novels tells the story about John Lewis, a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement. He shares his tale in this three-part series told through the beautiful images. Book One begins with Lewis’ youth.  

After the events of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, the teens that were affected about that day’s events and decided to choose to become activists by speaking the truth and doing something to help the future generations.  

This is a YA anthology that features stories about characters that resist daily conventions and discusses the seemingly unimportant acts of characters can be powerful and lead to change. This book contains poetry, art, and prose that add to the storytelling.  

From a variety of people (authors, actors, activists, athletes, and others) tell their own stories about a time when they were judged by their gender, race, and/or identity and how to overcome these prejudices.