The Young Activist's Dictionary of Social Justice - by Duopress Labs (Hardcover)

About the Book

A timely book that introduces important concepts of social justice and equality to elementary-school children.

Book Synopsis

A Is for Ally, Advocate, Anti-Racist, Ancestors, and Assembly

Using simple explanations and appealing illustrations in a familiar A-to-Z format, The Young Activist's Dictionary of Social Justice will teach kids the new vocabulary of change.

Developed in collaboration with Ryse Tottingham, LGBTQ+ advocate and antibias, anti-racist educator, this essential new resource is packed with easily understandable definitions of timely concepts. Each beautifully designed spread represents a letter and provides concise, age-appropriate definitions, with subject matter spanning issues like racial justice, climate change, gender equality, LGBTQ+ rights, income disparity, voter engagement, and immigration. In addition to information, the pages are full of inspiration: Bite-sized bios accompany key terms, illuminating the stories of justice advocates who got involved with a cause at a young age. Infographics and sidebars bring complementary concepts to life. And with the rich resource section in the back, kids can read more about how to take action on the cause that's meaningful to them.

Read on, and let's work together for a more equal world for all.

Featuring 15 young activist from around the world:

• Greta Thunberg (Climate justice)
• Malala Yousafzai (Education)
• Audrey Faye Hendricks (Arrest)
• Claudette Colvin (Boycott)
• Iqbal Masih (Child labor)
• Mari Copeny (Environmental racism)
• Parkland Survivors (Gun control)
• Ruby Bridges (Integration)
• Frederick Douglass (Literacy)
• John Lewis (Nonviolence)
• Clara Lemlich (Organize)
• Marley Dias (Representation)
• Dolores Huerta (Strike)
• Jazz Jennings (Transition)
• Autumn Peltier (Water protector)

About the Author

duopress labs is the creative team, led by Mauricio Velazquez de Leon, responsible for developing dozens of books and games. Recent titles include the TummyTime(R), Terra Babies, SmartFlash(TM), and High-Contrast series; The Belly Sticker Book; 100 Pablo Picassos; My Fridge; Mix & Match Puzzle: Silly Trucks; and many more.

Andy Passchier is a non-binary illustrator from The Netherlands, currently working in the USA. Andy lives with their cats, loves to travel and draw, and enjoys all things spooky Halloween.

Ryse Tottingham (They/Them) is an LGBTQ+ advocate and an anti-bias, anti-racist educator currently living in the Bay Area of California. Ryse creates classroom resources and instructional video series to educate educators and students alike on how to increase their awareness of racial and gender injustices in the classroom as well as the world at large.