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Indian No More
Written by: Charlene Willing McManis with Traci Sorell Cover Art by: Marlena Myles For ages: Middle Grades Language: English & some Chinuk Wawa Topics Covered: Indigenous Voices, Historical Fiction, Historical Events, Umpqua Tribe, Own Voices, Relocation, Dissolution, Racism, Oppression. Summary: This book’s main character Regina might…
Read MoreNo Voice Too Small
Edited by: Lindsay H. Metcalf, Keila V. Dawson, Jeanette Bradley Illustrated by: Jeanette Bradley For ages: 5-9 years Language: English Topics Covered: Activism, Youth Activists, Poetry, Own Voices, Environmental Activism, Violence, Indigenous Voices, American Citizens, LGBTQ, Education, Muslim Activist, Community. Summary: Y’all need to buckle up for…
Read MoreEquality’s Call: The Story of Voting Rights in America
Written by: Deborah Diesen Illustrated by: Magdalena Mora For ages: 3-8 years Language: English Topics Covered: Activism, Equality, Rights, Voting, American History, POC-Centric Narratives, Oppression, Racism, Politics. Summary: This rhyming book is an incredible look at the history of voting rights in America, and specifically about…
Read MoreInternment
Written by: Samira Ahmed Cover Art by: art by Dana Ledl, design by Karina Granda For ages: YA 12 years and up Language: English, some Arabic. Topics Covered: Islamophobia, Internment, Violence, Military Action, Oppression, History, Subversion, Independent Thought, Activism, Friendship, Love, Growing Up, Relationships. Summary: …
Read MoreThe Undefeated
Written by: Kwame Alexander Illustrated by: Kadir Nelson For ages: 7 years and up Language: English Topics Covered: Black Identity & Culture, Resilience, Trailblazers, History, Oppression, Enslavement. Summary: Honestly, I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to review The Undefeated. It’s beautiful and powerful and required reading….
Read MoreNoodlephant
Written by: Jacob Kramer Illustrated by: K-Fai Steele For ages: 4 years and up Language: English Topics Covered: Social Justice, Activism, Protest, Friendship, Community, Oppression, Community, Ingenuity, Peaceful Action. Summary: In our next installment of #sweetsandsocialjustice we have Noodlephant! I made some brown sugar cornmeal shortbread,…
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Co-Founder: Lee “the Dreamer”
