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Kids' Books About Protests and Activism

16 Kids’ Books About Protests and Activism

A timely new picture book explores the role of protests in American history, so let’s take a look—and round up some other recent picture books and middle grade titles about protests and activism. They’re all queer-inclusive, but look at a wide variety of social justice movements and moments.
I Want to Dance in Pants
Vanya and the Wild Hunt
Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History
Human Rights
Edie for Equality
One Day in June : A Story Inspired by the Life and Activism of Marsha P. Johnson

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