This installment of Good Trouble features books (many of which are board books!) for our youngest activists because it is never too early to start learning about making the world a better place.

A is for Activist by Innosanto Nagara
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Ally Baby Can series by Nyasha Williams, art by Jade Orlando
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Antiracist Baby by Ibram X. Kendi, art by Ashley Lukashevsky
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Change Starts With Us by Sophie Beer
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Citizen Baby: My Vote by Megan E. Bryant and Daniel Prosterman, art by Micah Player
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Counting on Community by Innosanto Nagara
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Feminist Baby series by Loryn Brantz
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J is for Justice: An Activism Alphabet by Veronica I. Arreola, art by Maria Diaz Perera
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A Little Book About Activism by Courtney Ahn
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Little Book of Little Activists by Penguin Young Readers
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Little Feminist: Celebrating 25 Amazing Women Throughout History by Yelena Moroz Alpert, art by Lydia Ortiz and Patrick Rafanan
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No! My First Book of Protest by
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This Little Dreamer: An Inspirational Primer by Joan Holub, art by Daniel Roode
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This Little Trailblazer: A Girl Power Primer by Joan Holub, art by Daniel Roode
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V is for Voting by Kate Farrell
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Woke Baby by Mahogany L. Browne, art by Theodore Taylor III
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Why “Good Trouble”?

Among many important things, civil rights activist and Congressman John Lewis was famous for using the term “good trouble” when speaking on fighting against injustice in this country. This blog series will highlight books in our collection that might inspire you towards activism or provide you some ways to cause some “good trouble” fighting against societal injustices.

“Speak up, speak out, get in the way. Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America.”

“What can you do to get into good trouble? There is a light inside of you that will turn on when you get into good trouble. You will feel emboldened and freed. You will realize that unjust laws cannot stop you. These laws cannot stop the truth that is in your heart and soul.”

“Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.”

– John Lewis

Note: If you are interested in learning more about the life of  John Lewis, I highly recommend the March trilogy of graphic novels.