From: Karen Cruze <kcruze>
Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2005 16:30:32 -0500

Maia, Steven and others:

There are actually quite a few books that speak to teens and activism.

Beyond Tashjian's books try:

nonfiction: "It's Our World Too! Young People Who Are Making a Difference"
                    "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Volunteering For Teens"
                    "Teen Rights: A Legal Guide .."
                    "Peace"
                    "Free Your Mind" (GLBT)
                    "The Legacy of Luna" (environmental activism)
                    "Zoya's Story" (teenage activist against the Taliban)
                    "In My Hands" (teen rescuer during WWII)
                    "Sky" - Ippswich (teen member of the Dutch Underground WWII)
                    "Warriors Don't Cry" (integration)

fiction: "Going, Going" Nye
             "Whale Talk" Crutcher
             "The Adventures of the Blue Avenger" Howe
             "Doing Time: Notes From the Undergrad" Thomas
             "The Year They Burned the Books" Garden
             "I am the Messenger" Zusak


And it's important to remember that much utopia/dystopia science fiction addresses real world problems.

Karen Cruze, Youth Services Northbrook Public Library Northbrook, IL
Received on Wed 29 Jun 2005 04:30:32 PM CDT