If you are looking for books to use in the classroom, at home, or to recommend to students curious about social justice and activism, look no further! Here is a list of 18 picture books that can be used in the elementary classroom (and even middle and high school) to teach social justice and community activism. This book collection is filled with a multitude of stories, lessons and examples of racism, segregation, poverty, and other examples of inequality, and how activists have combated these injustices. The books and lessons are sequenced to first introduce the topics of race and segregation, and then move on to explore different forms of activism and historically significant activists. If you are looking for ways to start critical conversations in the classroom or at home about the history and influence of racism, the current political climate, or how to stand up against injustices, this is a great read aloud series to begin the process.
