Kid activists : true tales of childhood from champions of change (Kid legends)
by Stevenson, Robin, 1968- (Author)
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"Across history, activists have worked, marched, and spoken out for equality and justice--and many had moving, relatable childhood stories. Martin Luther King Jr. argued with his dad about whether dancing was a sin. Harvey Milk had a passion for opera. Dolores Huerta was wrongly accused of plagiariz... Full description
- Part 1: Leading the way. Frederick Douglass: a determination to be free
- Susan B. Anthony: failure is impossible
- Harvey Milk: coming out for equality
- Dolores Huerta: sí, se puede!
- Part 2: Taking a stand. Rosa Parks: taking a stand by taking a seat
- Martin Luther King Jr.: big words, big changes
- James Baldwin: writing as activism
- Nelson Mandela: father of a nation
- Part 3: Unusual childhoods, powerful voices. Emma Watson: from Hogwarts to the United Nations
- Janet Mock: speaking her truth
- Helen Keller: the mystery of language
- Alexander Hamilton: an unlikely beginning
- Part 4: Child activists. Ruby Bridges: brave little Ruby
- Iqbal Masih: fighting to end child slavery
- Malala Yousafzai: the girl who fought for education
- Autumn Peltier: water protector.