Social Activism Collection - NEWSOCIALACT
The Social Activism Collection was created to showcase our new 2017-2018 Social Activism Diverse Reading list. Discover characters and historical figures who stand up for peace, equity, and justice for gender, socioeconomic status, race, or the environment. These mentor texts suggest ways that students can enact change in their own communities.
Check out the Social Activism Diverse Reading List as a downloadable PDF here and a blog post about the list with additional resources here.
Please note that pricing, availability and books in the Social Activism Diverse Reading List are subject to change.
Social Activism Collection (50 Books): | $757.50 |

Photographic Illustrations, Nature/Science, Nonfiction, Middle Grade, YA interest, War, United States History, Sharing & Giving, Identity/Self Esteem/Confidence, Responsibility, Overcoming Obstacles, Occupations, Native American Interest, Muslim/Muslim American Interest, Multiethnic interest, Mentors, Latino/Hispanic/Mexican Interest, History, Heroism, Environment/Nature, Education, Dreams & Aspirations, Discrimination, Cultural Diversity, Conflict resolution, Civil Rights Movement, Breaking Gender Barriers, African/African American Interest, Biracial/Multiracial Interest, Biography/Memoir, Bilingual, Asian/Asian American Interest, Empathy/Compassion, Human Impact On Environment/Environmental Sustainability , Informational Text, Optimism/Enthusiasm, Persistence/Grit, Respect/Citizenship, Pride, Protest, Women's History, Economics/Finance, Inventors / Inventions, Courage, Peace, Tolerance/Acceptance, Kindness/Caring, Mexico, Dual Language, Fiction, Diversity
Included formats shown below in BOLD
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Louis SockalexisBy Wise Illustrated by Farnsworth |
Guided Reading: S
AR Level: 0.5 - 5.7 |
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Baseball Saved UsBy Mochizuki Illustrated by Lee |
Guided Reading: O
AR Level: 0.5 - 3.9 |
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In Her HandsBy Schroeder Illustrated by Bereal |
Guided Reading: Q
AR Level: 1.0 - 4.6 |
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A Place Where Sunflowers GrowBy Lee-Tai Illustrated by Hoshino |
Guided Reading: Q
AR Level: 0.5 - 3.9 |
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Parrots Over Puerto RicoBy Roth / Trumbore Illustrated by Roth |
Guided Reading: T
AR Level: 0.5 - 5.7 |
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Allie's Basketball DreamBy Barber Illustrated by Ligasan |
Guided Reading: K
AR Level: 0.5 - 2.8 |
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Rainbow Weaver/Tejedora del arcoírisBy Marshall Illustrated by Chavarri |
Guided Reading: P
Lexile Level: AD580L |
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Catching the MoonBy Hubbard Illustrated by DuBurke |
Guided Reading: R
AR Level: 0.5 - 4.3 |
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Sparkle BoyBy Newman Illustrated by Mola |
Guided Reading: M
Lexile Level: AD490L |
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Drum, Chavi, Drum! / ¡Toca, Chavi, Toca!By Dole Illustrated by Tonel |
Guided Reading: N
AR Level: 0.5 - 3.1 |
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Destiny's GiftBy Tarpley Illustrated by Burrowes |
Guided Reading: P
AR Level: 0.5 - 4.0 |
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Lakas and the Makibaka HotelBy Robles Illustrated by Angel |
Guided Reading: P
AR Level: 0.5 - 3.2 |
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Xochitl and the Flowers/ Xóchitl, la Niña de las FloresBy Argueta Illustrated by Angel |
Guided Reading: O
AR Level: 0.5 - 4.0 |
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The People Shall ContinueBy Ortiz Illustrated by Graves |
Guided Reading: U
AR Level: 0.5 - 4.2 |
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Malala YousafzaiBy Abouraya Illustrated by Roth |
Guided Reading: S
Lexile Level: 870L |
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Step Up to the Plate, Maria SinghBy Krishnaswami |
Guided Reading: V
Lexile Level: 680L |
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Hammering for FreedomBy Hubbard Illustrated by Holyfield |
Guided Reading: U
Lexile Level: 870L |
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Ira's Shakespeare DreamBy Armand Illustrated by Cooper |
Guided Reading: U
AR Level: 0.5 - 5.3 |
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Aani and the Tree HuggersBy Atkins Illustrated by Pinto |
Guided Reading: R
AR Level: 0.5 - 3.3 |
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Seven Miles to FreedomBy Halfmann Illustrated by Smith |
Guided Reading: T
AR Level: 0.5 - 5.7 |
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The Storyteller's Candle / La velita de los cuentosBy González Illustrated by Delacre |
Guided Reading: P
AR Level: 0.5 - 3.9 |
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Game, Set, Match, Champion Arthur AsheBy Hubbard Illustrated by Belford |
Guided Reading: T
AR Level: 1.0 - 6.2 |
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The Mangrove TreeBy Roth / Trumbore Illustrated by Roth |
Guided Reading: R
AR Level: 0.5 - 6.4 |
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Silent StarBy Wise Illustrated by Gustavson |
Guided Reading: T
AR Level: 0.5 - 5.4 |
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Martí's Song for Freedom/Martí y sus versos por la libertadBy Otheguy Illustrated by Vidal |
Guided Reading: W
AR Level: 0.5 - 5.3 |
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Midnight TeacherBy Halfmann Illustrated by Ladd |
Guided Reading: V
Lexile Level: 950L |
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Passage to FreedomBy Mochizuki Illustrated by Lee |
Guided Reading: U
AR Level: 0.5 - 4.1 |
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Brothers in HopeBy Williams Illustrated by Christie |
Guided Reading: T
AR Level: 1.0 - 4.7 |
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Friends from the Other Side / Amigos del otro ladoBy Anzaldúa Illustrated by Méndez |
Guided Reading: P
AR Level: 0.5 - 2.3 |
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AhimsaBy Kelkar |
Guided Reading: Z
AR Level: 8.0 - 5.3 |
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How We Are SmartBy Nikola-Lisa Illustrated by Qualls |
Guided Reading: T
AR Level: 1.0 - 6.5 |
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Etched in ClayBy Cheng Illustrated by Cheng |
Guided Reading: T
AR Level: 1.0 - 5.0 |
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John Lewis in the LeadBy Haskins / Benson Illustrated by Andrews |
Guided Reading: V
AR Level: 0.5 - 5.9 |
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Tiny StitchesBy Hooks Illustrated by Bootman |
Guided Reading: U
AR Level: 0.5 - 5.9 |
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Growing PeaceBy Sobol Photographed by Sobol |
Guided Reading: T
AR Level: 0.5 - 5.7 |
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Quiet HeroBy Nelson Illustrated by Nelson |
Guided Reading: V
AR Level: 0.5 - 5.6 |
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Twenty-two CentsBy Yoo Illustrated by Akib |
Guided Reading: V
AR Level: 0.5 - 6.5 |
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Paul RobesonBy Greenfield Illustrated by Ford |
Guided Reading: U
AR Level: 1.0 - 5.1 |
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Dear Mrs. ParksBy Parks |
Guided Reading: V
AR Level: 2.0 - 5.6 |
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The School the Aztec Eagles BuiltBy Nicholson |
Guided Reading: Z
Lexile Level: NC1170L |
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I Am Alfonso JonesBy Medina Illustrated by Jennings / Robinson |
Guided Reading: Z+
Lexile Level: GN640L |
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Surfer of the CenturyBy Crowe Illustrated by Waldrep |
Guided Reading: T
AR Level: 1.0 - 6.2 |
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All The Stars DeniedBy McCall |
Guided Reading: Y
Lexile Level: 790L |
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She Was the First!By Russell-Brown Illustrated by Velasquez |
Guided Reading: T DRA: 44 |
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The Protest (Confetti Kids #10)By Thornhill Illustrated by Ng-Benitez |
Guided Reading: J DRA: 18 |
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SharukoBy Brown Illustrated by Chavarri |
Guided Reading: R
Lexile Level: 1050L |
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Butterfly for a KingBy Trumbore Illustrated by Roth |
Guided Reading: R
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The Story of Movie Star Anna May WongBy Yoo Illustrated by Wang |
Guided Reading: V DRA: 50 |
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The Story of Civil War Hero Robert SmallsBy Halfmann Illustrated by Smith |
Guided Reading: V DRA: 50 |
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Super Cilantro Girl/La Superniña del CilantroBy Herrera Illustrated by Robledo |
Guided Reading: R
AR Level: 0.5 - 3.2 |
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