Non-Fiction

Kid Activists

Moving, relatable, and totally true childhood biographies of Martin Luther King Jr., Susan B. Anthony, Helen Keller, Malala Yousafzai, and twelve other inspiring activists.

Every activist started out as a kid—and in some cases they were kids when their activism began! But even the world’s greatest champions of civil liberties had relatable problems, often in the middle of extraordinary circumstances. Kid Activists tells their childhood stories through kid-friendly texts and full-color cartoon illustrations on nearly every page. The diverse and inclusive group encompasses Susan B. Anthony, James Baldwin, Ruby Bridges, Frederick Douglass, Alexander Hamilton, Dolores Huerta, Helen Keller, Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, Iqbal Masih, Harvey Milk, Janet Mock, Rosa Parks, Autumn Peltier, Emma Watson, and Malala Yousafzai.

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“…charming and informative… the range of diversity and scope of activism is impressive… A delightful introduction to social justice.” 

~Booklist

“Stevenson highlights many figures for whom there are few youth resources available… This title shines because it does not obscure the inequalities that make activism necessary. ” 

~School Library Journal

”Introductions to iconic world changers of the present and recent past who stood up for racial justice and human rights….their stories offer inspiration as well as memorable moments. A broadly diverse roster of role models.” 

~Kirkus

“Engaging and empowering.”

~YAYOMG.com

“In accessible but never patronizing prose, [Stevenson] sketches the stories of her subjects’ childhoods, deftly setting the scene for each one and providing informative details, engaging quotes, and sometimes humorous anecdotes.”

~Mombian

“Illustrate[s] a wide variety of early influences and backgrounds, proving to kids that where they come from isn’t important when fixing something that is.”—

~Terri Schlichenmeyer, Bookworm Sez

“Stevenson brings these activists’ stories to life through captivating, easily understood text and well-researched, honest facts…Kid Activists is an engrossing page-turner that will leave readers of all ages feeling inspired and empowered!”

~Word Spelunking

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