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March. Book one
by John Lewis.
A first-hand account of the author's lifelong struggle for civil and human rights spans his youth in rural Alabama, his life-changing meeting with Martin Luther King, Jr., and the birth of the Nashville Student Movement. +
View on CountyCatVel Phillips [DVD videorecording]: Dream Big Dreams
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Discover how Vel Phillips rose to prominence as one of Wisconsin's great civil rights activists, achieving an impressive list of "firsts" as part of her legacy.
View on CountyCatOrdinary Hazards: a Memoir
by Nikki Grimes.
Grimes recounts her traumatic childhood, a mother suffering from mental illness, and her discovery of her love of writing, which eventually helped her overcome the hazards of her life. Ages 15+
View on CountyCatStamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You
by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi
A history of racist and antiracist ideas in America, from their roots in Europe until today, adapted from the National Book Award winner Stamped from the Beginning. Ages 12+
View on CountyCatAll Boys Aren't Blue: a Memoir-Manifesto
by George M. Johnson.
In a series of personal essays, prominent journalist and LGBTQIA activist George M. Johnson explores his childhood and adolescence growing up as a gay black man.Ages 15+
View on CountyCatMartin Luther King Jr.
by Valerie Bodden
A biography of Martin Luther King Jr., examining his position as a voice of the movement, as well as his emphasis on nonviolent resistance and other social stances.Ages 12+
View on CountyCatGirl squads: 20 Female Friendships that Changed History
by Sam Maggs.
Look at famous girl best friends from history, art, science, politics, activism and sports who stuck together through thick and thin to change the world. Ages 14+
View on CountyCatFailing Up: How to Take Risks, Aim Higher, and Never Stop Learning
by Leslie Odom Jr.
The Tony-award winning actor draws from personal experience to help readers unlock true potential and empower themselves to achieve their dreams and improve tomorrow. Ages 15+
View on CountyCatBy Any Means Necessary
by Candice Montgomery
Torrey tries balancing his old life in L.A. with his new classes, new friends, and (sort of) new boyfriend in San Francisco, but then wants to save his bee farm from foreclosure. Ages 15+
View on CountyCatTeen Titans: Raven
by Kami Garcia; illustrated by Gabriel Picolo
When a tragic accident takes the life of the only family she’s ever known, 16-year-old Raven is sent to New Orleans to start over. Ages 12+
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