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"We are in the middle of a historic swell of activism taking place throughout the world. From Occupy Wall Street and the Arab Spring, to pro-democracy uprisings in China, Black Lives Matter, the Women's March on Washington, and more recent pro-choice protests; folks everywhere are gathering to demand a more just world. Yet despite social engagement being at record highs, there is a divide between the activist community and the scientists--like Lisa...

"Captures the true story of the LGBTQ civil rights movement from the 1960s to the present through richly detailed, stunning interviews with the leaders, activists, and ordinary people who witnessed the revolution and made it happen. These individuals fought battles, both personal and political, often without the support of family or friends, frequently under the threat of violence and persecution. By shining a light on these remarkable stories of...

Nasr is a young Muslim man with something explosive in his hands: a computer connected to the Internet. And it has the power to help ignite a revolution of the Muslim mind. Part memoir, part passionate call for liberty, he shows how the Internet opened his eyes to a world beyond his.

Learn that everyone has the power to show kindness with this fun and meaningful nonfiction book. Perfect for young readers, this book includes colorful images and words, a short fiction piece related to the topic, a connected project, and more great features. This 20-page full-color book describes various ways that people are kind to one another and to animals. It also covers key topics such as sharing and helping others, and includes an extension...

Students will learn that small actions can make a big difference! This nonfiction book explains why civic duties are important and how to fulfill them. The book includes a glossary and a short fiction piece related to the topic. With examples of heroes like Jackie Robinson and Sandra Day O'Connor, this book and the accompanying project will help students see what it means to be leaders. This 32-page full-color book describes the importance of civic...

Students will learn that small actions can make a big difference! This Spanish nonfiction book explains why civic duties are important and how to fulfill them. The book includes a glossary and a short fiction piece related to the topic. With examples of heroes like Jackie Robinson and Sandra Day O'Connor, this book and the accompanying project will help students see what it means to be leaders. This 32-page full-color Spanish book describes the importance...

The most popular narrative about transgender suggests that some people are born in the wrong body - that their bodies do not correspond to their inner experience and that their bodies should therefore be transformed. But in the view of the sociologist and trans activist Miguel Missé, this narrative is a harmful myth. It is rooted in a medical paradigm that typically leads to medical intervention - to the use of hormones and surgical operations....

"A visually stunning graphic non-fiction book on queer and trans resistance. Over the past ten years, we have witnessed the rise of queer and trans communities that have defied and challenged those who have historically opposed them. Through bold, symbolic imagery and surrealist, overlapping landscapes, queer illustrator and curator Syan Rose shines a light on the faces and voices of these diverse, amorphous, messy, real, and imagined queer and trans...

Embark on a transformative journey in "It's About You Too", by Tracy Whitmore, to support your LGBTQ+ child while nurturing your own emotions. Many have said, "It's not about you! Put your feelings aside and be there for your child." However, Tracy understands it's not easy to simply set aside profound emotions and recognises the importance of being present for your child during this challenging time. She offers a remarkable approach, creating a safe...

Perpetuando su llamado a la acción en torno a la inclusión por medio de la diversidad, el doctor John Ospina Nieto debuta en la literatura juvenil mediante El libro secreto de Los Invisibles, un relato fantástico basado en las experiencias de una población tan real, como lo es su lucha constante por la inclusión: los neurodiversos o las personas con condiciones físicas y fisiológicas asociadas al desarrollo –y a la alteración del mismo–...