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Sofia Valdez, Future Prez Book Poster Image
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Sofia Valdez, Future Prez
age 5+
Girl takes on city hall in fun, diverse tale of persistence.
By Andrea Beaty
(2019)
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Start Now! You Can Make a Difference Book Poster Image
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Start Now! You Can Make a Difference
age 7+
Inspiring book cheers kids' efforts to make things better.
By Chelsea Clinton
(2018)
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What Can a Citizen Do? Book Poster Image
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What Can a Citizen Do?
age 5+
Timely book on citizenship engages kids on their level.
By Dave Eggers
(2018)
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Malala's Magic Pencil Book Poster Image
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Malala's Magic Pencil
age 5+
Nobel winner tells what inspired activism in relatable tale.
By Malala Yousafzai
(2017)
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The Legendary Miss Lena Horne
age 7+
Solid intro to singer, movie star, civil rights activist.
By Carole Boston Weatherford
(2017)
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I Am Martin Luther King, Jr.: Ordinary People Change the World Book Poster Image
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I Am Martin Luther King, Jr.: Ordinary People Change the World
age 7+
Kid-friendly bio a strong, accessible intro to King's life.
By Brad Meltzer
(2016)
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The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth, and Harlem's Greatest Bookstore Book Poster Image
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The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth, and Harlem's Greatest Bookstore
age 7+
Lively tale of store that aided civil rights struggle.
By Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
(2015)
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