The Tiny Activist
Transform your bookshelf…one story at a time!
Category: Gender Identity
My Grandma and Me
Written by: Mina Javaherbin Illustrated by: Lindsey Yankey For ages: 4-7 years Language: English Topics Covered: Family, Islam, Culture & Traditions, Global Community, Muslim, Cross-Religion Friendships, Own Voices, Iran. Summary: This is a lovely story about a young girl growing up in Iran and the strong…
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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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Child of Galaxies
Written by: Blake Nuto Illustrated by: Charlotte Ager For ages: 4 years and up Language: English Topics Covered: Social-Emotional Learning, Growing Up, Mindfulness. Summary: I knew I would love this book when the opening line is referencing my favorite quote from Carl Sagan! Child of…
Read MoreBox: Henry Brown Mails Himself to Freedom
Written by: Carole Boston Weatherford Illustrated by: Michele Wood For ages: 9 years and up Language: English Topics Covered: Historical Figures, Enslavement, Own Voices, Black Culture & Identity. Summary: It’s Juneteenth! As white folx, today is a day for reflection and continued learning. Unfortunately,…
Read MoreKamik Takes the Lead
Written by: Darryl Baker Illustrated by: Ali Hinch For ages: 4-8 years Language: English & Inuktitut Topics Covered: First Nations, Inuit, Outdoors, Dog-Sledding, Growing Up, Own Voices. Summary: This is the 4th installment of the Kamik books, but still worth checking out if it’s…
Read MoreAuntie Uncle: Drag Queen Hero
Marti Gould Cummings is a NYC drag artist, television personality, and political figure. Throughout their nearly decade long drag career Marti has been a regular fixture in the nightlife world performing up to 6 regular shows a week. They have…
Read MoreYasmin- Chapter Books
Topics Covered: Own Voices, Pakistani Muslim Family, Friendship. Summary: This 12 book series (we have 3) is all about Yasmin, a bright and kind young girl whose family is proud of their Pakistani heritage. The stories revolve are Yasmin, and are…
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