by Ava Lorelei Deakin (Author)
Are you ready to change the world? The eleven teen activists in this book were!
Tomorrow Begins Now: Teen Heroes Who Faced Down Injustice tells the inspiring stories of activists fighting for their civil rights and liberties while still in their teens.
These stories, spanning from the 1950s to today, show the real impact teens have had on the most important issues of their day-from racial equality to freedom of speech to LGBTQ+ rights.
This book features exclusive interviews with activists such as:
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Minnijean Brown Trickey. A member of the Little Rock Nine who fought for school desegregation.
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Constance McMillen. The teen who fought to bring her girlfriend to prom, inspiring the Broadway musical "The Prom".
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Martín Batalla Vidal. A DACA recipient who fought for children of undocumented immigrants, protecting them from deportation.
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Brandi Levy. A cheerleader who fought at the Supreme Court to protect freedom of speech for students online.
Empowering and hopeful, it's a must read if you're interested in creating change for a better tomorrow!
Number of Pages: 176
Dimensions: 0.38 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN
Publication Date: September 12, 2022
Large Print: Yes
