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Teenage Rebels by Dawson Barrett

Teenage Rebels

Stories of Successful High School Activists From the Little Rock 9 to the Class of Tomorrow

Dawson Barrett

Microcosm Publishing LLC · Print & ebook · July 14, 2015

Activism & Social JusticeCivil & Human Rights for Teens20th Century America for Teens
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Who it’s for
Explore a century of American high school activism through case studies, artwork, and accessible writing.
Themes
High school activism, Student rights and censorship, Education policy
Genres
Activism & Social Justice, 20th Century America for Teens, Civil & Human Rights for Teens

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About this book

Teenage Rebels provides a glimpse into the laws, policies, and political struggles that have shaped the lives of American high school students over the last one hundred years. Through dozens of case studies, Dawson Barrett recounts the strikes, marches, and picket lines of teens all over the U.S. as they demand better textbooks, start recycling programs, and protest the censorship of student newspapers.

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With historically-influenced artwork and accessible writing, this book is for anyone who has ever challenged the rules and wished for a better world.

High School Activism

Explore a century of American high school activism through case studies, artwork, and accessible writing.

Come here for

  • Case studies of teens demanding better textbooks
  • Student protests against newspaper censorship

Expect

  • Strikes, marches, and picket lines across the United States
  • Laws, policies, and political struggles shaping students’ lives

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Activism & Social Justice46%
20th Century America for Teens44%
Civil & Human Rights for Teens35%

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Publisher categories

  • United States History for Teens
  • Personal Growth for Teens
  • LGBTQ+ for Teens
  • Values & Virtues for Teens
Authors
Dawson Barrett
Publisher
Microcosm Publishing LLC
Published
July 14, 2015
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
High school activism · Student rights and censorship · Education policy
Reading lane
United States History for Teens