Shannen and the Dream for a School

Shannen and the Dream for a School
Author: Janet Wilson
Publisher: Second Story Press
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2011-10-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1926920414

The true story of Shannen Koostachin and the people of Attawapiskat First Nation, a native Cree community in Northern Ontario, who have been fighting for a new school since 1979 when a fuel spill contaminated their original school building. Shannen's fight took her all the way to Parliament Hill and was taken up by children around the world. Shannen’s dream continues today with the work of the Shannen's Dream organization and those everywhere who are fighting for the rights of Aboriginal children.

Children of the Broken Treaty

Children of the Broken Treaty
Author: Charlie Angus
Publisher:
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2017
Genre: EDUCATION
ISBN: 9780889774971

All Shannen wanted was a decent education. She found an ally in politician Charlie Angus, who had no idea she was going to change his life and inspire others to change the country. Children of the Broken Treaty is the story of the despair wrought upon Indigenous peoples. It is also a story of hope.

Spirit Bear

Spirit Bear
Author: Cindy Blackstock
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-11-29
Genre: Indian children
ISBN: 9781775191421

Our Earth

Our Earth
Author: Janet Wilson
Publisher: Second Story Press
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2010-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1926920562

Ten profiles of amazing young environmental activists. Each child is captured in a portrait, their achievements described, and filled out with photos. Ends with tips for kids to make a difference.

Our Rights

Our Rights
Author: Janet Wilson
Publisher: Kids Making a Difference
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2013
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781926920955

Profiles ten children around the world, from the United States to Yemen, who have taken on the role of social activist.

Severn and the Day She Silenced the World

Severn and the Day She Silenced the World
Author: Janet Wilson
Publisher: Second Story Press
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2014-04-19
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1927583241

Severn Suzuki's speech at the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio caught the attention of the world. As the daughter of environmentalist David Suzuki, Severn's concern for the environment was fueled by a trip to the Amazon rainforest at age nine. Back home in Vancouver, she and her friends started ECO, the Environmental Children's Organization, combining their efforts to raise enough money to travel to Rio. They couldn't have imagined the effect they would have on the adults gathered there. More than twenty years later, Severn's speech continues to receive thousands of hits on YouTube. Severn's story is about the power that children have to create change when they work together, and how their voices can stand out above the politics and cynicism of adults.

Our Future

Our Future
Author: Janet Wilson
Publisher: Kids Making a Difference
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781772601039

These young people from across the globe are raising awareness about what issues matter to them most. Jaelun Parkerson from Texas kneels with his football teammates during the National Anthem to protest racial injustice; Canadian Autumn Peltier spoke in front of the United Nations to raise awareness about water pollution; and Melati Wijsen from Bali started working at twelve-years-old to convince his government to ban plastic bags. From oil pipelines to cyber bullying, from gun violence to animal protection, they don't let their youth stop them from being heard.

Badass

Badass
Author: Shannen Doherty
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2010
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0307591522

The actress best known for her performances in "Beverley Hills 90210" and "Charmed" offers advice on how to live with confidence and style, sharing stories of personal hardships while discussing dating, shopping, and handling rivals.

Our Heroes

Our Heroes
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2014-09-12
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781927583418

Profiles ten children from around the world who took action against injustice, including eleven-year-old Andrew Adansi-Bonnah from Ghana, who raised thousands of dollars for refugee children in Somalia.