This resource is part three of a three-part collection of books for middle grade readers that focus on protest, activism, and politics of the past, present, and near future. Both fiction and nonfiction are represented here. Across the collection, you'll find books that discuss Civil Rights, feminism, voting rights, LGBTQIA+ issues, freedom of speech, equality in education, and more. In case you're looking for resources to help you talk to your child/ren or classroom about activism, politics, and social justice, the links below might come in handy. Scroll past the photo to find the list of books for middle grade readers.
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15 Books for Middle Grade Readers Centering Protest, Activism, and Politics
- My Body My Choice: The Fight for Abortion Rights by Robin Stevenson
- Star-Crossed by Barbara Dee
- Ban This Book: A Novel by Alan Gratz
- A Good Kind of Trouble by Lisa Moore Ramee
- Girl Warriors: How 25 Young Activists Are Saving the Earth by Rachel Sarah
- R is for Rebel by J. Anderson Coats
- One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia
- Dress Coded by Carrie Firestone
- Rise Up! The Art of Protest by Jo Rippon
- Raise Your Voice: 12 Protests That Shaped America by Jeffrey Kluger
- No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference by Greta Thunberg
- Who is Tanksy? by Bev Katz Rosenbaum
- Strange Birds by Celia C. Perez
- The Campaign by Leila Sales
- Stella by Starlight by Sharon M. Draper
Sources
- Activism Books to Inspire Middle Grade Kids (Wild Rumpus Books): Activism Books to Inspire Middle Grade Kids | Wild Rumpus Books
- 16 Kid's Books About Protests and Activism (Mombian): 16 Kids' Books About Protests and Activism - Mombian
- 8 Inspiring Middle Grade Books About Activism (Book Riot): 8 Inspiring Middle Grade Books About Activism | Book Riot
- Top 10 Activism Middle Grade Books (BookRoo): The 63 Best Activism Middle Grade Books
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