Young, Fearless, Awesome: 25 Young People Who Changed the World

Young, Fearless, Awesome: 25 Young People Who Changed the World
Author: Stella Caldwell
Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2020-10-20
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781438089096

Meet 25 young people who changed, or are changing, the world! Learn about some of the most gifted and brave youngsters on the planet and the great things they achieved. From musical geniuses to environmental activists, Young, Fearless, Awesome is packed with inspiring tales of passion and courage. It features modern-day activists including Greta Thunberg, Felix Finkbeiner and Emma González, plus a selection of inspirational heroes from recent history, such as Anne Frank and Claudette Colvin. These amazing youths stood up for what they believed in, spoke out against injustice, and overcame huge obstacles to make a change.

Teen Trailblazers

Teen Trailblazers
Author: Jennifer Calvert
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2018-10-02
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 1250200210

True stories of young women who made a big difference! From authors to activists, painters to politicians, inventors to icons, these inspiring teenagers are proof that girls can change the world. Joan of Arc. Anne Frank. Cleopatra. Pocahontas. Mary Shelley. Many of these heroines are well-known. But have you heard of Sybil Ludington, a 16-year-old daughter of an American colonel who rode twice as far as the far better-remembered Paul Revere to warn the militia that the British army was invading? This fascinating book, Teen Trailblazers, features 30 young women who accomplished remarkable things before their twentieth birthdays. Visually compelling with original illustrations, this book will inspire the next generation of strong, fearless women.

A Is for Awesome!

A Is for Awesome!
Author: Eva Chen
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2019-02-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1250245621

Why stick with plain old A, B, C when you can have Amelia (Earhart), Malala, Tina (Turner), Ruth (Bader Ginsburg), all the way to eXtraordinary You—and the Zillion of adventures you will go on? Instagram superstar Eva Chen, author of Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes, is back with an alphabet board book depicting feminist icons in A Is for Awesome: 23 Iconic Women Who Changed the World, featuring spirited illustrations by Derek Desierto.

Girl Warriors

Girl Warriors
Author: Rachel Sarah
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2021-04-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1641603747

"It gives me true hope to read about the phenomenal young women of Girl Warriors. Their fierce commitment to the future of our precious planet is as inspiring as it is vital." —Kate Schatz, New York Times bestselling author of Rad American Women A-Z and Rad Women Worldwide 2021 Skipping Stones Honors Book in Nature and Ecology Girl Warriors: How 25 Young Activists Are Saving the Earth& tells the stories of 25 climate leaders under age 25.& They've led hundreds of thousands of people in climate strikes, founded non-profits, given TED talks, and sued their governments. These young eco-activists& present& a hopeful picture of the future of environmentalism These fearless girls and young women from all over the world are standing up to demand change when no one else is.

3 2 1 Awesome!

3 2 1 Awesome!
Author: Eva Chen
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Total Pages: 12
Release: 2020-10-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1250809517

Instagram superstar and New York Times bestselling author of Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes Eva Chen shines a spotlight on 20 amazing women—including Megan Rapinoe, Sonia Sotomayor, Shirley Chisholm, Greta Thunberg and more!—in 3 2 1 Awesome! a sassy and fun counting board book, perfect for the youngest of budding feminists. Why stick to counting on fingers and toes when you can count: 3 straight sets for Billie Jean King's historic win... 2 groundbreaking suffragettes named Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton... 1 singular, sensational YOU! With Derek Desierto's bold and vibrant art, Eva fans and readers of all ages will be transported through "herstory."

Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes

Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes
Author: Eva Chen
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2018-11-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1250297265

A New York Times Bestseller! Featured in Oprah Magazine's Holiday Gift Guide Recommended by Rachael Ray as the perfect holiday gift Featured in InStyle's Holiday Gift Guide Juno Valentine’s favorite shoes don’t light up. They don’t have wheels. They are, to be perfectly honest, the tiniest bit boring. But they’re still her favorite muddy-puddle-jumping, everyday-is-an-adventure shoes. One day, when they go missing, Juno discovers something amazing: a magical room filled with every kind of shoe she could possibly imagine! Juno embarks on an epic journey through time and space, stepping into the shoes of female icons from Frida Kahlo and Cleopatra to Lady Gaga and Serena Williams. Each pair of shoes Juno tries brings a brand new adventure—and a step towards understanding that her very own shoes might be the best shoes of all. Parents and children alike will adore Instagram superstar Eva Chen's precocious debut picture book Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes—a story that’s equal parts fashion fairy-tale and guide to girl power—and fall in love with the brilliantly spirited Juno Valentine. Praise for Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes: “[A] fresh take on a fairy tale.” —Forbes.com “Those who are 3, 13, or 30 can all enjoy the book.” —Vogue.com "Not only does this book pay homage to some of history's greatest women, it also gives them snaps for their fashion sense." —Romper

The Fearless

The Fearless
Author: Emma Pass
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2015-04-14
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0385390149

For fans of The Hunger Games, Matched, Divergent, and The Fifth Wave, this fast-paced futuristic thriller tells the story of seventeen-year-old Cass and her fight to protect her younger brother from an unimaginably terrifying enemy. The Deadliest Enemy feels no fear. Cass has the invasion seared in her memory—the night the Fearless injected everyone in their path with the same serum that stripped them of their humanity. Seven years later, she is living on Hope Island in a community of survivors. But when the island’s security is breeched and her brother, Jori, is taken by the Fearless, Cass will risk everything to get him back. “A super super creepy, action-packed adventure that’ll have you hooked from page one.”—Kate Ormand, author of Dark Days “I could read it over and over and over again.”—TheGuardian.com “A fun and fast read that will appeal to lovers of zombie invasions as well as books that feature strong females in a dystopian setting.”—SLJ “Enjoyable shocks and thrills, and the characters are excellent . . . a masterful piece of writing.”—hierath.wordpress.com “Awesome from start to finish. . . . Exhilarating, terrifying and nail-biting.”—adreamofbooks.blogspot.com “A magnificent YA apocalypse.”—betterbooksandthings.tumblr.com

Inventors Who Changed the World

Inventors Who Changed the World
Author: Heidi Poelman
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 17
Release: 2018-10-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1641707585

From the ranging curiosity of Leonardo da Vinci to the dedication and sacrifice of Marie Curie, Inventors Who Changed the World is a young child's first introduction to the brilliant people who taught us the meaning of perseverance and innovation. Simple text and adorable illustrations tell the contributions of nine renowned inventors from around the world: Cai Lun, Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Thomas Edison, Orville and Wilbur Wright, Grace Hopper, Johannes Gutenberg, and Louis Pasteur. Inspire your own little inventor with the words of these inventive heroes who changed the world.

Children Who Changed the World: Incredible True Stories about Children'sRights!

Children Who Changed the World: Incredible True Stories about Children'sRights!
Author: Marcia Williams
Publisher:
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2020-03
Genre: Children
ISBN: 9781406390292

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Rights of the Child and the amazing children who have stood up for them all over the world.From the heroes familiar to everyone, such as Malala Yousafzai, to the amazing activists you might not have heard of, like Baruani Ndume, the teenager who gave a voice to fellow refugee children in Tanzania, discover the incredible true stories of child activists. An inspirational and moving book from beloved author-illustrator Marcia Williams, providing the perfect introduction to an important subject and marking 30 years since the Convention on the Rights of the Child was signed by the United Nations General Assembly.

Stories for Kids Who Dare to Be Different

Stories for Kids Who Dare to Be Different
Author: Ben Brooks
Publisher: Running Press Kids
Total Pages: 237
Release: 2019-05-07
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0762468548

Boys will be boys and girls will be girls? Not in this book. The follow-up to Ben Brooks's New York Times bestselling Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different, this book offers more extraordinary true stories of amazing people who broke the mold and changed the world for the better. The resulting message? Be yourself, and your dreams might come true. With the help of Quinton Winter's striking full-color illustrations, Brooks offers an accessible compilation of 76 famous and not-so-famous influencers from the past to the present day, every single one of them a rule-breaker and stereotype-smasher in his or her own way. Entries include Emma Gonzalez, Andy Warhol, Bjork, Hans Christian Andersen, Sally Ride, and so many more -- heroes from all walks of life and from all over the world.