Good Trouble: Be a Creative Changemaker

This installment of Good Trouble features books that provide crafts and activities that can help in making positive changes in the world.

Anti-Racist Art Activities for Kids: 30+ Creative Projects that Celebrate Diversity and Inspire Change by Abigail Birhanu, Khadesia Latimer, Paula Liz, Lori Santos, Tamara Slade and Anjali Wells
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Art in Action: Make a Statement, Change Your World by Matthew “Levee” Chavez
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Art of Protest: Creating, Discovering, and Activating Art for Your Revolution by De Nichols, art by Diana Dagadita, Molly Mendoza, Olivia Twist, Saddo, and Diego Becas
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Craft with Recycling: A Kid’s Guide to Creating with Upcycled Materials by Lucimari
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Crafting Change: Handmade Activism, Past and Present by Jessica Vitkus
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Craftivism: The Art of Craft and Activism by Betsy Greer
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Help the Environment with Crafts by Ruthie Van Oosbree
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Let’s Move the Needle: An Activism Handbook for Artists, Crafters, Creatives, and Makers; Build Community and Make Change! by Shannon Downey
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Raise Awareness with Crafts by Ruthie Van Oosbree
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Spread Kindness with Crafts by Ruthie Van Oosbree
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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.