Social Activism Collection Grades 6-8 - SOCIALACT68
Discover characters and historical figures who stand up for peace, equity, and justice for gender, socioeconomic status, or the environment. These mentor texts for Grades 6-8 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 the blog post about the list here.
Social Activism Collection Grades 6-8 (15 Books): | $238.25 |

Nature/Science, Nonfiction, YA interest, United States History, Slavery, Identity/Self Esteem/Confidence, Overcoming Obstacles, Occupations, Native American Interest, Muslim/Muslim American Interest, Multiethnic interest, Latino/Hispanic/Mexican Interest, History, Heroism, Environment/Nature, Dreams & Aspirations, Discrimination, Cultural Diversity, Conflict resolution, Civil Rights Movement, Breaking Gender Barriers, African/African American Interest, Biracial/Multiracial Interest, Biography/Memoir, Asian/Asian American Interest, Empathy/Compassion, Informational Text, Persistence/Grit, World War II, Religious Diversity, Protest, Women's History, Economics/Finance, Courage, Peace, Kindness/Caring, India, Fiction, Diversity
Included formats shown below in BOLD
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AhimsaBy Kelkar |
Guided Reading: Z
AR Level: 5.3 - 8.0 |
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Etched in ClayBy Cheng Illustrated by Cheng |
Guided Reading: T
AR Level: 5.0 - 1.0 |
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Frederick DouglassBy Miller Illustrated by Lucas |
Guided Reading: R
AR Level: 4.1 - 0.5 |
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Growing PeaceBy Sobol Photographed by Sobol |
Guided Reading: T
AR Level: 5.7 - 0.5 |
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How We Are SmartBy Nikola-Lisa Illustrated by Qualls |
Guided Reading: T
AR Level: 6.5 - 1.0 |
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John Lewis in the LeadBy Haskins / Benson Illustrated by Andrews |
Guided Reading: V
AR Level: 5.9 - 0.5 |
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Tiny StitchesBy Hooks Illustrated by Bootman |
Guided Reading: U
AR Level: 5.9 - 0.5 |
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Quiet HeroBy Nelson Illustrated by Nelson |
Guided Reading: V
AR Level: 5.6 - 0.5 |
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Twenty-two CentsBy Yoo Illustrated by Akib |
Guided Reading: V
AR Level: 6.5 - 0.5 |
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Dear Mrs. ParksBy Parks |
Guided Reading: V
AR Level: 5.6 - 2.0 |
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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: 6.2 - 1.0 |
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Paul RobesonBy Greenfield Illustrated by Ford |
Guided Reading: U
AR Level: 5.1 - 1.0 |
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The School the Aztec Eagles BuiltBy Nicholson |
Guided Reading: Z
Lexile Level: NC1170L |
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Shame the StarsBy McCall |
Guided Reading: Z
AR Level: 5.4 - 9.0 |
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