15 Books That Teach About Social Justice and Activism
/ Ronnie SharpeAs a Jewish woman living in America, I struggle with my own thoughts on how to talk to my daughter about the anti-semitic attack in Pittsburgh this week. It’s hard enough to process as an adult. So what do we tell our children? How do we talk about race and social justice with kids? Because to not talk about it, we’re part of the problem. We’ve got to talk about it. These conversations can be hard.
For me, the books I share with my daughter go a long way in developing her compassion for others and Book Passage has come up with a must read list of books that teaches about social justice and activism for every age.
Irving Berlin came to the United States as a refugee from Tsarist Russia, escaping a pogram that destroyed his village. Growing up on the streets of the lower East Side, the rhythms of jazz and blues inspired his own song-writing career. Starting with his first big hit, Alexander's Ragtime Band, Berlin created the soundtrack for American life with his catchy tunes and irresistible lyrics. With "God Bless America," he sang his thanks to the country which had given him a home and a chance to express his creative vision.