On this page you will find resources to help you complete your Young Social Activists research project for your Humanities class. If you are struggling to find information on your topic, please let Ms. Blakemore know.
Abby Wambach (gender equality)
Ashton Mota (LBGTQ and Equality)
Autumn Peltier (water rights)
Cavanaugh Bell (Anti-Bullying)
Colin Kaepernick (civil rights)
Emma Gonzalez (gun control)
Genesis Butler (Animal rights)
Greta Thunberg (climate change)
Isra Hirsi (climate change awareness)
Jamie Margolin (climate change)
Jazz Jennings (Trans Rights)
Malala Yousafzai (education for girls)
Mari Copeny (clean water in Flint Michigan and underprivileged children’s rights)
Marley Dias (representation of diverse characters in novels)
Naomi Osaka (tennis player, mental health of athletes)
Natalie Hampton (Anti-Bullying)
Nicole Maines (Trans Rights Activist from Maine)
Ntando Mahlangu (Disability)
Ose Arheghan (LBGTQ and Equality)
Robert Irwin (Wildlife Conservation)
Sara Mora (Immigration reform)
Serena Williams (equal pay in sports)
Shamma bint Suhail Faris Mazrui (empower young people to become involved in society and government)
Simone Biles (Mental Health and #MeToo Activist)
Thandiwe Abdullah (co founder Black Lives Matter Youth Vanguard)
Venus Williams (equal pay in sports)
Vivianne Roc (climate change awareness)
Xiuhtezcatl Martinez (environmental activism)
How I Became a Ghost by 
Long Way Down by 
What Lane? by 
A Wreath for Emmett Till by 
Piecing Me Together by 
Databases gather articles, images, videos, and more from a wide variety of resources. Encyclopedias give general information on a wide variety of subjects. Together, these are powerful research tools and a good place to start your project.
These articles each cover multiple activists. Click in to see if your activist is included.
Greta Thunberg by
When Greta Thunberg learned about climate change, she was deeply troubled. The young woman then took action. Through protests and outspoken speeches, she has taken the world by storm. Standing up to lawmakers has not been easy. Neither has living with an autism-spectrum disorder. These challenges have forged Greta into a strong teenager. This book examines her life story and teaches more about climate change through narrative text, engaging photos, and graphics. Readers will come away inspired to take action and be Teen Strong.
I Am Malala by 
Marley Dias Gets It Done by
Marley Dias, the powerhouse girl-wonder who started the #1000blackgirlbooks campaign, speaks to kids about her passion for making our world a better place, and how to make their dreams come true!
Ntando Mahlangu by
Ntando Mahlangu was born with a condition that prevented his legs from developing. At age 10, both legs were amputated. Later, Ntando worked with an organization that outfitted him with prosthetics called running blades. At age 16, he earned a silver medal at the Paralympic Games.
Rad Girls Can by
A bold and brave collection of stories and art about inspiring and accomplished girls who have made positive impacts on the world before the age of 20.
Rad Women Worldwide by
40 biographical profiles, each accompanied by a striking illustrated portrait, showcasing extraordinary women from around the world.
Robert Irwin by
Robert Irwin was only two when his father, Steve Irwin, was killed in an accident with a wild animal. Rather than fear these creatures, Robert has embraced them. A photographer and TV host, Robert now shares wild animals with people around the world and continues his father's legacy.
Simone Biles by 
Taking a Stand with David Hogg by
David Hogg was 18 and just a few months from graduation when a shooter entered Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, killing 17 people and injuring 17 others. David used his phone to record his experience and interview fellow students. It was the beginning of his career as a gun reform activist.
Who Is Greta Thunberg? by 
You Are Mighty by
This guide features change-maker tips, tons of DIY activities, and stories about the kids who have paved the way before, from famous activists like Malala Yousafzai and Claudette Colvin to the everyday young people whose habit changes triggered huge ripple effects.