A is for Activist is an ABC board book written and illustrated for the next generation of progressives: families who want their kids to grow up in a space that is unapologetic about activism, environmental justice, civil rights, LGBTQ rights, and everything else that activists believe in and fight for. The alliteration, rhyming, and vibrant illustrations make the book exciting for children, while the issues it brings up resonate with their parents’ values of community, equality, and justice. This engaging little book carries huge messages as it inspires hope for the future, and calls children to action while teaching them a love for books.

An account of immigrant Clara Lemlich’s pivotal role in the influential 1909 women laborer’s strike. It describes how she worked grueling hours to acquire an education and support her family before organizing a massive walkout to protest the unfair working conditions in New York’s garment district.

In a village in Burkina Faso, Sylvie is unable to attend school because it takes her several hours every day to collect the water her family needs from the river. She is excited to learn from Mr. Mike of the Catholic Relief Services that her village has been chosen for a special Water Project to dig a well for the village.

Malala Yousafzai’s harrowing story of standing up for girls’ education against the Taliban, being shot in the head, and surviving to continue the fight. Through her blog, she became the voice of young women everywhere who are oppressed and living under a rule of law that does not allow women to pursue education.

Filled with inspiring photos of children at the Women’s March on Washington and other protests and rallies, this book also includes inspirational quotes, simple ideas for how kids can get involved, brief definitions of concepts like “equality” and “feminism,” and an introduction from a leading activist who’s making a difference in the world today.

A poetic and visual celebration of 14 extraordinary young women who became trail-blazers in various walks of life.

Bullying, climate change, endangered species, health, and hunger are all problems that need activists and Clinton helps young readers understand how they can make a difference in not only their communities but globally.

A biography of Emma Tenayuca, who, in 1938, led 12,000 poor Mexican-American workers in a strike for better wages and living conditions. Told in both English and Spanish.

The author’s wedding portrait is used as an example of how to get involved even when breaking the rules is the right thing to do. It also serves as a springboard for discussion of various protests around the world.

Nine-year-old Audrey Faye Hendricks was used to hearing discussions about the civil rights movement, seeing as Fred Shuttlesworth, Jim Bevel, and Martin Luther King, Jr. were often dinner guests in her home. Believing she could make a difference too, Audrey marched with other children in Birmingham, Alabama in 1963. She and the other children were arrested and spent a week in jail, which is depicted in the illustrations.