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Teen guide to student activism / by Kallen, Stuart A.,1955-author.(CARDINAL)343813;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The student-led March For Our Lives movement, formed in the wake of the mass shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, captured widespread attention in 2018. The raw emotion and eloquence of these student activists have made a strong impression on the nation and the world. Many other students in cities and towns all across the country have taken on other causes. Whether their efforts are local or global, whether they generate headlines or not--all of these student activists seek to create a better world for themselves and others. Teen Guide to Student Activism features stories about teens who are making a difference and shows other teens how they can do the same. The book discusses organizing, reaching out, and student rights. It also features insights from student activists about the challenges of balancing school and activism and the many lessons learned from their own activities and from earlier activists. The book includes many fully documented quotes from teens as well as an annotated list of Resources for Student Activists.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Student movements.; Youth movements.;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 7
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YFA : young, fearless, awesome : twenty-five young people who changed the world / by Bonati, Sofia,illustrator.; Higgie, Anna,illustrator.; Shaw, Andy,illustrator.; Singh, Jessica,illustrator.; Stiles, Anna,illustrator.; Thompson, Kelly,1982-illustrator.;
Anne Frank -- Claudette Colvin -- Kim Soo-Nyung -- Ryan White -- Samantha Smith -- Carlos Acosta -- Tawakkol Karmen -- Deng Adut -- Jesse Martin -- Iqbal Masih -- George the Poet -- Thandiwe Chama -- Ryan Hreljac -- Boyan Slat -- Victoria Arlen -- Alexander Scott -- Sonita Alizadeh -- Malala Yousafzai -- Ann Makosinski -- Felix Finkbeiner -- Sheku Kanneh-Mason -- Emma Gonz©Łlez -- Xiuhtezcatl Roske-Martinez -- Sunakali Budha -- Greta Thunberg."Meet 25 young people who changed the world! Learn about some of the most gifted and brave young people on the planet and the great things they achieved. From musical geniuses to environmental activists, Young, Fearless, Awesome is packed with inspiring tales of passion and courage. It features modern-day activists including Greta Thunberg, Felix Finkbeiner and Emma González, plus a selection of inspirational heroes from recent history, such as Anne Frank and Claudette Colvin. These amazing youths stood up for what they believed in, spoke out against injustice, and overcame huge obstacles to make a change"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Young adult literature.; Heroes.; Social action.; Youth movements.; Youth.; Youth; Youth; Youth.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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The young activist's guide to building a green movement + changing the world / by Smith, Sharon J.(CARDINAL)596004;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction: If you want to go far, go together -- Find your passion: how to join the environmental movement -- Create an action plan: set your goals and choose your tactics -- Build a green movement: recruit people to your cause -- Spread your message: communicate your passion -- Politics: how to lobby politicians, pass legislation, and run for office -- Corporate campaigns: use your consumer power to green businesses -- Protest with power: how and when to hold a demonstration -- Make media headlines: use traditional and new media for publicity -- Grow the green: how to ask for (and get!) financial support -- Green your campus: ideas to create a more sustainable school -- Change the world: define your future in the green movement."A practical, step-by-step guide for young activists to planning and executing successful environmental campaigns, featuring strategies and lessons learned from Earth Island Institute's Brower Youth Award winners"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Environmentalism.; Green movement.; Youth; Youth.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Righteous : dispatches from the evangelical youth movement / by Sandler, Lauren.(CARDINAL)480901;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Youth; Evangelicalism.; Youth.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Death of a utopia : the development and decline of student movements in Europe / by Statera, Gianni.(CARDINAL)141639;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Student movements; Youth; Youth.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Challenge of youth / by Heer, Friedrich,1916-1983.(CARDINAL)127200;
Introduction : what is a youth movement? -- Restless youth up to 1770 -- Youth and the great revolution -- The Romantic reaction -- Boy scouts and Christian youth associations -- The German youth movement, 1897-1933 -- Young revolutionaries in eastern Europe -- Youth as human material -- Youth problems since 1945 -- Youth unrest in Britain and America -- Youth rebellion in Europe, 1960-70 -- Permanent revolution in Latin America -- Young revolutionaries in China and Japan -- A look at the present and future.
Subjects: Youth movements; Conflict of generations.; Radicalism.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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How to make a better world : for every kid who wants to make a difference / by Swift, Keilly.(CARDINAL)675658; Jefferys, Rhys.(CARDINAL)816020; Margolin, Jamie,2001-;
This fun and inspiring guide to making the world a better place and becoming a good citizen is packed with ideas and tips for kids who want to know how to make a difference. If you are a kid with big dreams and a passion for what is right, you're a world-changer in the making. There's a lot that can be changed by just one person, if you know what to do. Start by making yourself into the awesome person you want to be by learning all about self-care and kindness. Using those skills, work your way up to creating activist campaigns to tackle climate change or social injustice. Through ideas like creating a neighborhood lending library to as important as public speaking and how to talk about politics, How to Make a Better World is a practical guide to activism for awesome kids.Age 7-8.Grade 2-3.
Subjects: Green movement; Human rights workers; Political activists; Social movements; Youth movements; Youth protest movements; Social movements.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Twee : the gentle revolution in music, books, television, fashion, and film / by Spitz, Marc.(CARDINAL)665035;
Includes bibliographical references.New York Times, Spin, and Vanity Fair contributor Marc Spitz explores the first great cultural movement since Hip Hop: an old-fashioned and yet highly modern aesthetic that's embraced internationally by teens, twenty and thirty-somethings and even some Baby Boomers; creating a hybrid generation known as Twee. Via exclusive interviews and years of research, Spitz traces Generation Twee's roots from the Post War 50s to its dominance in popular culture today.
Subjects: Mass media and teenagers.; Popular culture; Youth movements; Youth; Youth.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Girls resist! : a guide to activism, leadership, and starting a revolution / by Rich, KaeLyn,author.(CARDINAL)680136;
Power up the girl resistance -- Creating (and crushing) your first campaign plan -- Protests, petitions, and taking action -- Media, messaging, and talking the talk -- Fundraise for the girl revolution -- Group dynamics and rallying your troops -- Speaking up and standing with -- Caring for yourself and your community.Take on the world and make some serious change with this handbook to everything activism, social justice,and resistance.1030L
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Youth; Girls; Leadership in adolescents.; Social action.; Social movements.; Political participation.; Youth.; Girls.; Social movements.;
Available copies: 9 / Total copies: 10
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Voicing dissent : the power and pitfalls of student protests / by Mooney, Carla,1970-author.(CARDINAL)349099;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The importance of public protests -- The power of student protests -- Protests pitfalls and backlash -- Vandalism and violence on campus -- The future of student protests."Student protests have a long history in the United States. Over the years, many students have protested in support of various causes, often reflecting the time's social, political, and economic concerns. Protests can be a powerful tool that students can use to voice dissent. Protests can spotlight issues, get the mainstream public's attention, and provide a platform for marginalized communities to get the attention necessary to bring about meaningful change. However, students must balance the power of protests with potential drawbacks. Sometimes, protest activities can infringe on the rights of others or lead to students facing disciplinary action from schools or even arrest"--Ages 14-18
Subjects: Informational works.; Students; Student movements; Youth movements;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 8
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