MLK Coalition Recommended Books and Other Resources for Teens

Stamped

Racism, Antiracism, and You: A Remix of the National Book Award-winning Stamped From the Beginning

by Reynolds, Jason

Book - 2020

These two award-winning authors combine their skills to make Kendi’s history of racist ideas and their present expressions accessible to young people. Rey...Show more These two award-winning authors combine their skills to make Kendi’s history of racist ideas and their present expressions accessible to young people. Reynold’s easy conversational style immerses readers in a gripping “story” that is about the past, yes, but also about the present reality and power of racism. The power of the book is that, once readers learn to identify racist ideas, they can be leaders of building an antiracist future. Show less

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Voices of Native American Women

Book - 2017

A collection of poems, personal statements, and art that pushes back against stereotypes and reveals the beauty in the history, cultures, and contemporary...Show more A collection of poems, personal statements, and art that pushes back against stereotypes and reveals the beauty in the history, cultures, and contemporary lives of Indigenous women and girls. The works in this slim volume touch on some difficult topics and offer inspiration that will resonate with anyone who is or has loved a girl or young woman. Show less

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Troublemaker for Justice

The Story of Bayard Rustin, the Man Behind the March on Washington

by Houtman, Jacqueline

Book - 2019

Originally published in 2014 as Bayard Rustin: Invisible Activist, we are pleased to recommend again this informative book. Rustin began his activism as a...Show more Originally published in 2014 as Bayard Rustin: Invisible Activist, we are pleased to recommend again this informative book. Rustin began his activism as a teen, participating in sit-ins and freedom rides long before the civil rights movement gained national attention. For the rest of his life, Rustin advocated for non-violent direct action, peace, and human rights, including gay rights. Rustin was an “invisible activist” because it was illegal to be gay and sexually active during the height of the civil rights movement. The threat of scandal kept Rustin behind the scenes. This important work shows the centrality of LGBTQ individuals in the struggle for equal rights for all and introduces teens to a remarkable man who inspires us all to be “angelic troublemakers.” Show less

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An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People

by Reese, Debbie

Book - 2019

This adaptation of Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz’s 2014 book was written with teens and teachers in mind and includes photos, maps, and a detailed index. It was se...Show more This adaptation of Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz’s 2014 book was written with teens and teachers in mind and includes photos, maps, and a detailed index. It was selected by many organizations and libraries for their “best of” lists in 2019. Dunbar-Ortiz’s book has helped many adults come to terms with some of the history we were never taught; Mendoza and Reese’s book will help young people expand their knowledge while they are still in school. Show less

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