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 interests and problems—often in the middle of extraordinary circumstances.
- Martin Luther King, Jr. loved fashion, and argued with his dad about whether or not dancing was a sin.
- Harvey Milk had a passion for listening to opera music in different languages.
- Dolores Huerta was once wrongly accused of plagiarizing in school.
Kid Activists tells readers 8 to 12 years old these childhood stories and more 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.
Author
Robin Stevenson
Robin Stevenson is an award-winning author of more than thirty books for young readers. Her writing has been translated into a number of languages, published in more than ten countries, and nominated for many awards. Her YA novel, A Thousand Shades of Blue, was a finalist for Canada’s top literary honor, the Governor General’s Award. Her YA non-fiction book, Pride, was a Stonewall Honor book and was selected to ALA’s Rainbow List. She lives with her family on the west coast of Canada.
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Allison Steinfeld
Allison Steinfeld obtained a BFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. She loves to create fun and playful work that can be enjoyed by readers of all ages. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
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