Children's books to inspire young activists
Rise Up
Here are 29 tales of amazing young girls and boys who have achieved the unimaginable - from surviving a plane crash in the jungle to inventing creative ways to rid our oceans of plastic. There are tales of triumph over illness and...
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Welcome to Country (Youth Edition)
An extended, education-focused edition of this bestselling book, which received the 2019 Indie Book Award for Best Illustrated Non-fiction and was shortlisted for General Non-fiction Book of the Year at the 2019 ABIA.
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Greta’s Story: The Schoolgirl Who Went on Strike to Save the Planet
Greta's story is about hope, courage and determination. You are never too young to make a difference.
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Rise Up!: The Art of Protest
A picture celebration of protest for children aged 8-12.
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Say Something
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Kids Who Did: Real Kids Who Ruled, Rebelled, Survived and Thrived
From the distant past to the present moment, Kids Who Did shows kids making their mark on history; and now they're set to change the world.
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Kulinmaya! Keep Listening, Everybody!
A magnificent celebration of Kunmanara Williams' life and art and the land rights movement in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) lands of Central Australia.
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Hasina: Through My Eyes
So many Rohingyas are gone, how will she survive? Will her parents return? Hasina must find the courage to save her family amid the escalating conflict that threatens her world and her identity.
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Young Dark Emu: A Truer History
The highly-anticipated junior version of Bruce Pascoe's multi award-winning book.
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What Is A Refugee?
An accessible picture book that oh-so-simply and graphically introduces the term refugee to curious young children to help them better understand the world in which they live. --
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We Are All Greta: Be Inspired to Save the World
Follow in Greta Thunberg's footsteps and join the global mission to save our planet from climate change.
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Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different 2
More true tales of amazing boys who found the courage to be themselves, and achieved something remarkable at the same time.
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How to Save the Whole Stinkin' Planet: A Garbological Adventure
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Last Word
A world devastated by climate change. A society ruled by fear. And a girl brave enough to take a stand.
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Stand Up for the Future: A Celebration of Inspirational Young Australians
From slam poet Solli Raphael to gender equality advocate Caitlin Figueiredo, soccer star Sam Kerr and youth worker Zack Bryers, this is a book about young people, for everyone. Through activism, innovation, giving back and leading...
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Wombat Warriors
Can Mouse find her voice in time to keep her furry friends safe?
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Dreams of Freedom
This inspirational book, following We Are All Born Free, contains 17 quotations about many different aspects of Freedom, from the freedom to have an education to the freedom not to be hurt or tortured, the freedom to have a home...
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Mahatma Gandhi
Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Gandhi tells the inspiring story of this peaceful protester and father of India.
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Little Leaders: Visionary Women Around the World
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We Are Displaced
Five years on from the publication of her internationally bestselling memoir, We Are Displaced presents true stories of the refugee experience interwoven with Malala's own story of her displacement.
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My Australian Story: Our Race for Reconciliation
Mel Gordon loves running, and watching Seinfeld, but mostly she loves Cathy Freeman. It's 2000 and the Olympics are going to be held in Australia. In a year of surprises, Mel finds out that ..
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Love Your Body
What if every young girl loved her body? Freedom is loving your body with all its imperfections and being the perfectly imperfect you!
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Nowhere Boy
When all seems lost, real heroes can be found.
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Malala’s Magic Pencil
Based on a true story from her childhood, and her inspirational life, Malala Yousafzai's first picture book will inspire young readers everywhere to find the magic all around them.
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If I Was Prime Minister
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Never Too Young!: 50 Unstoppable Kids Who Made a Difference
Anyone - no matter how young - can make a difference! Meet 50 incredible kids who had a positive impact in their communities... and the world.
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The Little Red Yellow Black Book: An introduction to Indigenous Australia
An introduction to Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; their history and their cultures. Conveniently pocket-sized, its attractive design, lucid writing and beautiful illustrations provide a wide-ranging but...
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A Is For Activist
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We Are All Born Free: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Pictures
An illustrated celebration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, stunningly brought to life by internationally-renowned artists.
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Pride: The Story Of Harvey Milk And The Rainbow Flag
In this deeply moving and empowering true story, young readers will trace the life of the Gay Pride Flag, from its beginnings in 1978 with social activist Harvey Milk and designer Gilbert Baker to its spanning of the globe and its...
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Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls is a children's book packed with 100 bedtime stories about the life of 100 extraordinary women from the past and the present, illustrated by 60 female artists from all over the world.
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Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different
A beautiful and inspiring collection of stories about boys who changed the world without killing a single dragon or saving a single princess.
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The Boy At the Back of the Class
Told with heart and humour, The Boy at the Back of the Class is a child's perspective on the refugee crisis, highlighting the importance of friendship and kindness in a world that doesn't always make sense.
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High Five to the Boys: A Celebration of Ace Australian Men
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