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Malala's Magic Pencil
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Nobel winner tells what inspired activism in relatable tale.
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What Can a Citizen Do?
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Timely book on citizenship engages kids on their level.
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Sofia Valdez, Future Prez
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Girl takes on city hall in fun, diverse tale of persistence.
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I Am One: A Book of Action
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All Because You Matter
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Poetic declaration to children that their lives matter.
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All the Way to the Top: How One Girl's Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything
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A Place Inside of Me: A Poem to Heal the Heart
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Powerful poem reflects on Black Americans' emotional story.
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Zetta Elliott
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The Nowhere Girls
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Teens aim to end school's rape culture in empowering tale.
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Song of Solomon
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Brilliant but mature classic explores racism, gender, power.
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