1950 –
The 20th century was a time of powerful movements for equality and justice. Women’s rights activists fought for equal pay, reproductive rights, and an end to discrimination. Disability rights advocates pushed for accessibility and equal treatment, leading to laws that protect people with disabilities. The gay rights movement gained momentum, seeking recognition, protection, and marriage equality for LGBTQ+ individuals. Native American rights activists worked to preserve their cultures, reclaim land, and secure self-determination. These movements transformed societies, advancing the cause of human rights and social justice across the world. You can find books about the Civil Rights movement here, and books about the workers’ rights movement here.
Picture books
We Want to Go to School!: The Fight for Disability Rights
Story of the activists who fought for the rights of disabled children to attend school
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Separate Is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez and Her Family’s Fight for Desegregation
True story of a family’s fight to end segregation of California’s schools
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The Bridges Yuri Built: How Yuri Kochiyama Marched Across Movements
Inspiring story of an activist who worked across rights movements
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Chapter books
Sylvia & Aki
Fictionalized retelling of the true story of two girls- one who is impacted by internment, the other who fights Latino segregation in schools
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Non-fiction books
What Is the Women’s Rights Movement?
Comprehensive intro to the modern women’s rights movement
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What Was Stonewall?
Comprehensive intro to the Stonewall riots and the modern gay rights movement
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Of All Tribes: American Indians and Alcatraz
Compelling history of the 1969 Alcatraz occupation and its role in the Native American Rights Movement
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Let Me Play: The Story of Title IX: The Law That Changed the Future of Girls in America
Story of Title IX, the landmark law that ensured equal educational opportunities for girls
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