https://stirling.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?QRY=SU%3A%20(CIVIL%20%2B%20RIGHTS)&QRYTEXT=Subject%3A%20Civil%20rights%20(Keywords)&SETLVL=SET&CF=BIB&SORTS=DTE.DATE1.DESC&NRECS=20 Spydus Search Results en © 2022 Civica Pty Limited. All rights reserved. https://stirling.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3219512&CF=BIB The compelling story of Martin Luther King's life and achievements has become simplified and domesticated in a way that fails to do full justice to his radical vision and importance. Now, in 'King', we get the most comprehensive and complete portrait ever written about this iconic figure. The first major new biography of Martin Luther King Jr in over 40 years, Jonathan Eig's superb 'King' is based on years of research, hundreds of interviews with those who knew him and many thousands of previously unreleased documents, including a huge cache from the FBI. The compelling story of Martin Luther King's life and achievements has become simplified and domesticated in a way that fails to do full justice to his radical vision and importance. Now, in 'King', we get the most comprehensive and complete portrait ever written about this iconic figure. The first major new biography of Martin Luther King Jr in over 40 years, Jonathan Eig's superb 'King' is based on years of research, hundreds of interviews with those who knew him and many thousands of previously unreleased documents, including a huge cache from the FBI.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Eig, Jonathan<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Simon & Schuster, 2023.<br />x, 669 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white) ; 25 cm<br /><br />Cowie Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Adult Non Fiction - 920 KIN - Available - 38048021921932<br />Dunblane Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Adult Non Fiction - 920 KIN - Available - 38048021921916<br />Mobile Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Adult Non Fiction - 920 KIN - Available - 38048021921924<br /> https://stirling.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3614941&CF=BIB The compelling story of Martin Luther King's life and achievements has become simplified and domesticated in a way that fails to do full justice to his radical vision and importance. Now, in 'King', we get the most comprehensive and complete portrait ever written about this iconic figure. The first major new biography of Martin Luther King Jr in over 40 years, Jonathan Eig's superb 'King' is based on years of research, hundreds of interviews with those who knew him and many thousands of previously unreleased documents, including a huge cache from the FBI. The compelling story of Martin Luther King's life and achievements has become simplified and domesticated in a way that fails to do full justice to his radical vision and importance. Now, in 'King', we get the most comprehensive and complete portrait ever written about this iconic figure. The first major new biography of Martin Luther King Jr in over 40 years, Jonathan Eig's superb 'King' is based on years of research, hundreds of interviews with those who knew him and many thousands of previously unreleased documents, including a huge cache from the FBI.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Eig, Jonathan<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Simon & Schuster, 2023.<br />x, 669 pages, 16 pages of plates : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm<br /><br />Mobile Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Adult Non Fiction - 920 KIN - Available - 38048021977256<br /> https://stirling.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3026408&CF=BIB LGBTQ+ movements through history are explored chronologically. A selection of key civil rights moments and movements are broken down into short blocks of text that explain the reasons why LGBTQ+ people have faced prejudice, violence and closed minds, and the ways they have overcome many obstacles on the path to equality. It looks at historical examples, such as attitudes in ancient Egypt and early LGBTQ+ organisations along with modern events, such as HIV/AIDS, Pride marches, same-sex marriage and transgender rights. LGBTQ+ movements through history are explored chronologically. A selection of key civil rights moments and movements are broken down into short blocks of text that explain the reasons why LGBTQ+ people have faced prejudice, violence and closed minds, and the ways they have overcome many obstacles on the path to equality. It looks at historical examples, such as attitudes in ancient Egypt and early LGBTQ+ organisations along with modern events, such as HIV/AIDS, Pride marches, same-sex marriage and transgender rights.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Spilsbury, Louise<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Franklin Watts, [2022]<br />32 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 24 cm.<br />Civil rights stories<br /><br />Young People Services - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Non Fiction - 306.76 - Available - 38048040885993<br /> https://stirling.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3026409&CF=BIB Refugee movements through history are explored chronologically. A selection of key civil rights moments and movements are broken down into short blocks of text that explain the reasons why these people fled their homelands, and the ways they were treated when they arrived in new lands. It looks at historical examples, such as the Huguenots and World War refugees along with modern crisis, such as Syria, refugee camps in Africa and those fleeing violence in South and Central America. Prominent civil rights campaigners and figures are featured and a timeline helps readers to see at a glance how the fight for refugee rights has evolved over time. Refugee movements through history are explored chronologically. A selection of key civil rights moments and movements are broken down into short blocks of text that explain the reasons why these people fled their homelands, and the ways they were treated when they arrived in new lands. It looks at historical examples, such as the Huguenots and World War refugees along with modern crisis, such as Syria, refugee camps in Africa and those fleeing violence in South and Central America. Prominent civil rights campaigners and figures are featured and a timeline helps readers to see at a glance how the fight for refugee rights has evolved over time.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Spilsbury, Louise<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Franklin Watts, [2022]<br />32 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 24 cm.<br />Civil rights stories<br /><br />Doune Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Non Fiction - 304.82 - Available - 38048040887031<br />Dunblane Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Non Fiction - 304.82 - Available - 38048040885365<br />Fallin Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Non Fiction - 304.82 - Available - 38048040886934<br /> https://stirling.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3060523&CF=BIB This is a visual memoir of Alice Walker's remarkable life as a novelist, essayist, poet, and activist in candid photographs, manuscript drafts - including handwritten drafts of 'The Color Purple' - letters and other selections from the personal archive she started keeping when she was 14. These records are framed by an intimate first-person narrative that will make readers feel as though they are having a cup of tea with the Pulitzer Prize-winning author as she shares - in her own unguarded, opinionated and singular voice - the story behind each letter, document, and snapshot. Escorting readers on a fascinating journey through five decades of American social history, this literary scrapbook captures important public and private moments from an illustrious and inimitable life. This is a visual memoir of Alice Walker's remarkable life as a novelist, essayist, poet, and activist in candid photographs, manuscript drafts - including handwritten drafts of 'The Color Purple' - letters and other selections from the personal archive she started keeping when she was 14. These records are framed by an intimate first-person narrative that will make readers feel as though they are having a cup of tea with the Pulitzer Prize-winning author as she shares - in her own unguarded, opinionated and singular voice - the story behind each letter, document, and snapshot. Escorting readers on a fascinating journey through five decades of American social history, this literary scrapbook captures important public and private moments from an illustrious and inimitable life.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Walker, Alice, 1944-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2022.<br />560 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 24 cm<br /><br />Bridge of Allan Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Adult Non Fiction - 920 WAL - Available - 38048021800409<br />Central Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Adult Non Fiction - 920 WAL - Available - 38048021800862<br />Drymen Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Adult Non Fiction - 920 WAL - Available - 38048021801084<br /> https://stirling.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3090252&CF=BIB Find out about the life of Rosa Parks, from how she fought racism and was an activist in the civil rights movement to how she is remembered today. Find out about the life of Rosa Parks, from how she fought racism and was an activist in the civil rights movement to how she is remembered today.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Howell, Izzi<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Franklin Watts, [2022]<br />24 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 23 cm.<br />Info buzz<br /><br />Cowie Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Non Fiction - 920 - Available - 38048040920352<br /> https://stirling.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3090254&CF=BIB This volume explains civil rights and the history of slavery in an accessible way for younger readers. Stories of slavery through history are explored chronologically. A selection of key civil rights moments and movements are broken down into short blocks of text that examine some of the history of how and why people of colour were enslaved. It looks at historical examples, such as the Vikings and the Silk Road trade routes. It explores the topic of the Atlantic slave trade and the underground railroad, along with modern examples of the slave trade today in farming, fishing and manufacturing. This volume explains civil rights and the history of slavery in an accessible way for younger readers. Stories of slavery through history are explored chronologically. A selection of key civil rights moments and movements are broken down into short blocks of text that examine some of the history of how and why people of colour were enslaved. It looks at historical examples, such as the Vikings and the Silk Road trade routes. It explores the topic of the Atlantic slave trade and the underground railroad, along with modern examples of the slave trade today in farming, fishing and manufacturing.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Chambers, Catherine, 1954-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Franklin Watts, [2022]<br />32 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 24 cm.<br />Civil rights stories<br /><br />Young People Services - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Non Fiction - 306.362 - Available - 38048040916681<br /> https://stirling.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3090255&CF=BIB This illustrated work explains civil rights and the history of the fight for racial equality in an accessible way for younger readers. This illustrated work explains civil rights and the history of the fight for racial equality in an accessible way for younger readers.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Ganeri, Anita, 1961-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Franklin Watts, 2022.<br />32 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 24 cm.<br />Civil rights stories<br /><br />Fallin Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Non Fiction - 305.8 - Available - 38048040915154<br />Young People Services - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Non Fiction - 305.8 - Available - 38048040916699<br /> https://stirling.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3107950&CF=BIB The 'Info Buzz' series helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and interactive way. The books have a lively design, engaging text and photos, questions to get children thinking and talking and teaching notes. Each title is written in conjunction with a literacy consultant and features book band guidance and downloadable activity sheets online. This title focuses on Maya Angelou. The 'Info Buzz' series helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and interactive way. The books have a lively design, engaging text and photos, questions to get children thinking and talking and teaching notes. Each title is written in conjunction with a literacy consultant and features book band guidance and downloadable activity sheets online. This title focuses on Maya Angelou.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Howell, Izzi<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Franklin Watts, [2022]<br />24 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour), map (colour) ; 23 cm.<br />Info buzz<br /><br />Bridge of Allan Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Non Fiction - 920 - Available - 38048040925765<br />Drymen Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Non Fiction - 920 - Available - 38048040926060<br /> https://stirling.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3159254&CF=BIB Find out about the life of Martin Luther King Jr from how he fought racism and led the civil rights movement to his tragic death and how he is remembered now around the world. Find out about the life of Martin Luther King Jr from how he fought racism and led the civil rights movement to his tragic death and how he is remembered now around the world.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Howell, Izzi<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Franklin Watts, [2022]<br />24 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour), map (colour) ; 23 cm.<br />Info buzz<br /><br />Drymen Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Non Fiction - 920 - Available - 38048040923786<br /> https://stirling.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2844375&CF=BIB This illustrated work explains civil rights and the history of the fight for racial equality in an accessible way for younger readers. This illustrated work explains civil rights and the history of the fight for racial equality in an accessible way for younger readers.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Ganeri, Anita, 1961-<br />Illustrated edition.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Franklin Watts, 2021.<br />32 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 25 cm.<br />Civil rights stories<br /><br />Drymen Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Non Fiction - 305.8 - Available - 38048040856523<br /> https://stirling.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2918226&CF=BIB A graphic novel for children ages 6 to 9. Rosa Parks was the courageous thinker and leader known as the Mother of the Civil Rights Movement. Long before the Montgomery Bus Boycott made her famous, she was a social justice activist and organiser. In honour of her work, she received a Congressional Gold Medal and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. This is her story. A graphic novel for children ages 6 to 9. Rosa Parks was the courageous thinker and leader known as the Mother of the Civil Rights Movement. Long before the Montgomery Bus Boycott made her famous, she was a social justice activist and organiser. In honour of her work, she received a Congressional Gold Medal and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. This is her story.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Burke, Lauren (Writer on women's history)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Chicago : Sunbird Books, 2021.<br />48 pages : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 22 cm.<br />It's her story<br /><br />Mobile Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Non Fiction - 920 - Available - 38048040835980<br />Thomas Graham Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Non Fiction - 920 - Available - 38048040836905<br /> https://stirling.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2978588&CF=BIB When seven-year-old Bana Alabed took to Twitter to describe the horrors she and her family were experiencing in war-torn Syria, her heartrending messages touched the world and gave a voice to millions of innocent children. Written in Bana's own words, this picture book offers a uniquely intimate child's perspective on one of the biggest humanitarian crises in history. Bana has lost her best friend, her school, her home, and her homeland. But she has not lost her hope - for herself and for other children around the world who are victims and refugees of war and deserve better lives. When seven-year-old Bana Alabed took to Twitter to describe the horrors she and her family were experiencing in war-torn Syria, her heartrending messages touched the world and gave a voice to millions of innocent children. Written in Bana's own words, this picture book offers a uniquely intimate child's perspective on one of the biggest humanitarian crises in history. Bana has lost her best friend, her school, her home, and her homeland. But she has not lost her hope - for herself and for other children around the world who are victims and refugees of war and deserve better lives.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Alabed, Bana, 2009-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>New York : Salaam Reads, 2021.<br />40 pages : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 23 x 28 cm<br /><br />Fallin Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Fiction - JF - Picture Book - Available - 38048040871415<br />St Ninians Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Fiction - JF - Picture Book - Onloan - Due: 24 May 2024 - 38048040876489<br />Young People Services - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Fiction - JF - Picture Book - Available - 38048040874435<br /> https://stirling.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2992906&CF=BIB Explains civil rights and the the history of the fight for equal rights for women in an accessible way for younger readers. Movements in the struggle for women's rights through history are explored chronologically. A selection of key civil rights moments and movements are broken down into short blocks of text that examine some of the history of why women have universally been denied the same rights as men. It looks at topics, such as suffrage movements in various countries around the world, how women are denied rights to work and education, violence against women and women in sport. Explains civil rights and the the history of the fight for equal rights for women in an accessible way for younger readers. Movements in the struggle for women's rights through history are explored chronologically. A selection of key civil rights moments and movements are broken down into short blocks of text that examine some of the history of why women have universally been denied the same rights as men. It looks at topics, such as suffrage movements in various countries around the world, how women are denied rights to work and education, violence against women and women in sport.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Barnham, Kay<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Franklin Watts, 2021.<br />32 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 25 cm.<br />Civil rights stories<br /><br />Fallin Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Non Fiction - 323.34 - Available - 38048040871621<br />Young People Services - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Non Fiction - 323.34 - Available - 38048040875291<br /> https://stirling.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2608780&CF=BIB If you are a kid with big dreams and a passion for what is right, you're a world-changer in the making. There's a lot that can be changed by just one person, if you know what to do. Start by making yourself into the awesome person you want to be by learning all about self-care and kindness. Using those skills, work your way up to creating activist campaigns to tackle climate change or social injustice. This fun and inspiring guide to making the world a better place and becoming a good citizen is packed with ideas and tips for kids who want to know how to make a difference. Through ideas as small as creating a neighbourhood lending library to as important as public speaking and how to talk about politics, 'How to Make a Better World' is a practical guide to activism for awesome kids. If you are a kid with big dreams and a passion for what is right, you're a world-changer in the making. There's a lot that can be changed by just one person, if you know what to do. Start by making yourself into the awesome person you want to be by learning all about self-care and kindness. Using those skills, work your way up to creating activist campaigns to tackle climate change or social injustice. This fun and inspiring guide to making the world a better place and becoming a good citizen is packed with ideas and tips for kids who want to know how to make a difference. Through ideas as small as creating a neighbourhood lending library to as important as public speaking and how to talk about politics, 'How to Make a Better World' is a practical guide to activism for awesome kids.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Swift, Keilly<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2020.<br />96 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 29 cm<br /><br />Central Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Non Fiction - 363.738 - Available - 38048040765823<br />Dunblane Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Non Fiction - 363.738 - Available - 38048040766276<br />Mobile Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Non Fiction - 363.738 - Available - 38048040765229<br /> https://stirling.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2649917&CF=BIB Could you and your friends change the world? This book will inspire you with 15 true stories of groups of amazing humans who've changed the world. Discover the astonishing things humans can achieve - from the campaign for women's votes, to the efforts to heal the ozone layer. Or travel back to the start of democracy in Ancient Greece, and into space to see the incredible teamwork on the international space station. Above all, uncover just some of the many ways we can work together to change our world - all brought to life with astonishing story-telling and illustration. Could you and your friends change the world? This book will inspire you with 15 true stories of groups of amazing humans who've changed the world. Discover the astonishing things humans can achieve - from the campaign for women's votes, to the efforts to heal the ozone layer. Or travel back to the start of democracy in Ancient Greece, and into space to see the incredible teamwork on the international space station. Above all, uncover just some of the many ways we can work together to change our world - all brought to life with astonishing story-telling and illustration.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Sirdeshpande, Rashmi<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Puffin, 2020.<br />32 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm<br /><br />Dunblane Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Non Fiction - 323 - Available - 38048040810330<br />Plean Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Non Fiction - 323 - Available - 38048040811213<br />Plean Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Non Fiction - 323 - Available - 38048040821675<br /> https://stirling.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2651590&CF=BIB How can you be a good global citizen? By understanding the world we live in and how we can effect change. Exploring what rules are for, who makes the rules and how governments and power works in society, this title helps children understand systems of democracy and how people have the ability to influence the rules of society. It features case studies on civil rights and activities to make campaign videos and organise a debate club. How can you be a good global citizen? By understanding the world we live in and how we can effect change. Exploring what rules are for, who makes the rules and how governments and power works in society, this title helps children understand systems of democracy and how people have the ability to influence the rules of society. It features case studies on civil rights and activities to make campaign videos and organise a debate club.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Amson-Bradshaw, Georgia<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Franklin Watts, [2020]<br />32 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 27 cm.<br />I'm a global citizen<br /><br />Dunblane Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Non Fiction - 320 - Available - 38048040779865<br /> https://stirling.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2733475&CF=BIB This young adult adaptation of 'White Rage' is essential antiracist reading for teens. History texts often teach that the United States has made a straight line of progress toward Black equality. The reality is more complex: milestones like the end of slavery, school integration, and equal voting rights have all been met with racist legal and political maneuverings meant to limit that progress. 'We Are Not Yet Equal' examines five of these moments. This young adult adaptation of 'White Rage' is essential antiracist reading for teens. History texts often teach that the United States has made a straight line of progress toward Black equality. The reality is more complex: milestones like the end of slavery, school integration, and equal voting rights have all been met with racist legal and political maneuverings meant to limit that progress. 'We Are Not Yet Equal' examines five of these moments.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Anderson, Carol (Carol Elaine)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Bloomsbury, 2020.<br />270 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 23 cm<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">1 reserve</span><br /><br />Young People Services - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Non Fiction - 305.8 - Available - 38048040799038<br /> https://stirling.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2312979&CF=BIB In this biography, discover the amazing story of Martin Luther King Jr, whose powerful words and dreams for the future inspired the world. Martin Luther King Jr. will always be remembered for his famous 'I have a dream' speech, which he gave during the March on Washington in 1963. But his life before and after that big event, and his other enormous contributions to the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, largely go unspoken. In this biography for kids ages 8-11, learn all about MLK - from his early family life and experiences in education to his untimely death and the worldwide mourning and riots that followed. In this biography, discover the amazing story of Martin Luther King Jr, whose powerful words and dreams for the future inspired the world. Martin Luther King Jr. will always be remembered for his famous 'I have a dream' speech, which he gave during the March on Washington in 1963. But his life before and after that big event, and his other enormous contributions to the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, largely go unspoken. In this biography for kids ages 8-11, learn all about MLK - from his early family life and experiences in education to his untimely death and the worldwide mourning and riots that followed.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Calkhoven, Laurie<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2019.<br />128 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (colour) ; 20 cm.<br />DK life stories<br /><br />Bridge of Allan Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Non Fiction - 920 KIN - Onloan - Due: 18 May 2024 - 38048050210322<br />Young People Services - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Non Fiction - 920 KIN - Available - 38048040709102<br /> https://stirling.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2530168&CF=BIB Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Rights of the Child and the amazing children who have stood up for them all over the world. From the heroes familiar to everyone, such as Malala Yousafzai, to the amazing activists you might not have heard of, like Baruani Ndume, the teenager who gave a voice to fellow refugee children in Tanzania, discover the incredible true stories of child activists. This is an inspirational and moving book from author-illustrator Marcia Williams, providing the perfect introduction to an important subject and marking 30 years since the Convention on the Rights of the Child was signed by the United Nations General Assembly. Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Rights of the Child and the amazing children who have stood up for them all over the world. From the heroes familiar to everyone, such as Malala Yousafzai, to the amazing activists you might not have heard of, like Baruani Ndume, the teenager who gave a voice to fellow refugee children in Tanzania, discover the incredible true stories of child activists. This is an inspirational and moving book from author-illustrator Marcia Williams, providing the perfect introduction to an important subject and marking 30 years since the Convention on the Rights of the Child was signed by the United Nations General Assembly.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Williams, Marcia, 1945-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Walker Books and Subsidiaries, 2019.<br />36 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 32 cm<br /><br />Dunblane Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Non Fiction - 920.008 - Onloan - Due: 21 May 2024 - 38048040743002<br />Mobile Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Non Fiction - 920.008 - Available - 38048040744554<br />St Ninians Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Non Fiction - 920.008 - Available - 38048040770476<br />Young People Services - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Non Fiction - 920.008 - In-transit from Thomas Graham Library to Young People Services (Set: 26 Apr 2024) - 38048040744257<br /> https://stirling.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2542162&CF=BIB On June 28 1969, around one o'clock in the morning, New York City Police raided the Stonewall Inn, a bar in Greenwich Village, New York. What happened that night would come to be a defining moment in the LGBTQ+ rights movement and for queer people everywhere. From the impassioned speeches of bold activists Karl Ulrichs and Audre Lorde to the birth of Pride and queer pop culture, 'Rainbow Revolutions' charts the dramatic rise of the LGBTQ+ rights movement, and celebrates the courageous individuals who stood up and demanded recognition. On June 28 1969, around one o'clock in the morning, New York City Police raided the Stonewall Inn, a bar in Greenwich Village, New York. What happened that night would come to be a defining moment in the LGBTQ+ rights movement and for queer people everywhere. From the impassioned speeches of bold activists Karl Ulrichs and Audre Lorde to the birth of Pride and queer pop culture, 'Rainbow Revolutions' charts the dramatic rise of the LGBTQ+ rights movement, and celebrates the courageous individuals who stood up and demanded recognition.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Lawson, Jamie<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Wren & Rook, 2019.<br />95 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 26 cm<br /><br />Cambusbarron Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Non Fiction - 306.766 - Available - 38048040744745<br /> https://stirling.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2544403&CF=BIB Be inspired as you explore the achievements and lives of key figures from the past and present. How did Galileo make important discoveries and how did Frida Kahlo overcome hardship? Every title in this series will inspire you to be whoever you want to be. Be inspired as you explore the achievements and lives of key figures from the past and present. How did Galileo make important discoveries and how did Frida Kahlo overcome hardship? Every title in this series will inspire you to be whoever you want to be.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Vallepur, Shalini<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>King's Lynn : BookLife Publishing, [2019]<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2019<br />32 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 31 cm<br /><br />Young People Services - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Non Fiction - 920.008 - Available - 38048040753704<br /> https://stirling.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2551794&CF=BIB Discover the inspiring story of Harriet Tubman, a fearless activist and abolitionist who helped guide many slaves to freedom, in this fascinating kids' biography for 8-11 year olds. Learn about her fascinating life, the hardships she endured, the people she helped and rescued, the battles she fought, and how this American icon of strength continues to inspire so many people today. Full-colour photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement age-appropriate, narrative text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Discover the inspiring story of Harriet Tubman, a fearless activist and abolitionist who helped guide many slaves to freedom, in this fascinating kids' biography for 8-11 year olds. Learn about her fascinating life, the hardships she endured, the people she helped and rescued, the battles she fought, and how this American icon of strength continues to inspire so many people today. Full-colour photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement age-appropriate, narrative text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Jazynka, Kitson<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2019.<br />128 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (colour) ; 20 cm.<br />DK life stories<br /><br />Young People Services - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Non Fiction - 920 - Available - 38048040744356<br /> https://stirling.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=1930755&CF=BIB In June 1979, the writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin embarked on a project to tell the story of America through the lives of three of his murdered friends: Medgar Evers, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. He died before it could be completed. Now 'I Am Not Your Negro' imagines the book Baldwin never wrote, using his original words to create a radical, powerful and poetic work on race in the United States - then, and today. In June 1979, the writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin embarked on a project to tell the story of America through the lives of three of his murdered friends: Medgar Evers, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. He died before it could be completed. Now 'I Am Not Your Negro' imagines the book Baldwin never wrote, using his original words to create a radical, powerful and poetic work on race in the United States - then, and today.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Baldwin, James, 1924-1987<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>UK : Penguin Books, 2017.<br />xxi, 118 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm.<br />Penguin classics<br /><br />Bridge of Allan Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Adult Non Fiction - 323.119 - Available - 38048021359711<br /> https://stirling.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=1579167&CF=BIB Aibileen is a black maid, raising her 17th white child, but with a bitter heart after the death of her son. Minny is the sassiest woman in Mississippi. Skeeter is a white woman with a degree but no ring on her finger. Seemingly as different as can be, these women will come together for a clandestine project that will put them all at risk. Aibileen is a black maid, raising her 17th white child, but with a bitter heart after the death of her son. Minny is the sassiest woman in Mississippi. Skeeter is a white woman with a degree but no ring on her finger. Seemingly as different as can be, these women will come together for a clandestine project that will put them all at risk.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Stockett, Kathryn<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>UK : Penguin Books, 2016.<br />451 pages ; 18 cm.<br />Penguin essentials<br /><br />Cornton Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Adult Fiction - AF - Available - 38048021880146<br /> https://stirling.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=1043995&CF=BIB Read all about Rosa Parks, discover how her refusal to give up her seat on a bus home from work led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the civil rights movement. Learn about her early life and her legacy. A simple fun picture quiz helps readers to recall what they have read. Read all about Rosa Parks, discover how her refusal to give up her seat on a bus home from work led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the civil rights movement. Learn about her early life and her legacy. A simple fun picture quiz helps readers to recall what they have read.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Howell, Izzi<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Wayland, 2016.<br />24 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 24 cm.<br />Fact cat<br /><br />Young People Services - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Non Fiction - 323.119 - Onloan - Due: 17 May 2024 - 38048040493715<br /> https://stirling.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=1440189&CF=BIB Inspired by the 800-year anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta, a selection of writers - in conjunction with Amnesty International UK - explore the rights and freedoms still lacking in today's society, covering issues such as gender equality, race hatred, surveillance, identity and freedom of speech. Contributors include: Tony Birch, John Boyne, Sita Brahmachari, Kate Charlesworth, Sarah Crossan, Neil Gaiman, Jack Gantos, Matt Haig, Frances Hardinge, Jackie Kay, AL Kennedy, Liz Kessler, Elizabeth Laird, Amy Leon, Sabrina Mahfouz, Chibundu Onuzo, Bali Rai, Chris Riddell, Mary and Brian Talbot, Christie Watson and Tim Wynne-Jones. Inspired by the 800-year anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta, a selection of writers - in conjunction with Amnesty International UK - explore the rights and freedoms still lacking in today's society, covering issues such as gender equality, race hatred, surveillance, identity and freedom of speech. Contributors include: Tony Birch, John Boyne, Sita Brahmachari, Kate Charlesworth, Sarah Crossan, Neil Gaiman, Jack Gantos, Matt Haig, Frances Hardinge, Jackie Kay, AL Kennedy, Liz Kessler, Elizabeth Laird, Amy Leon, Sabrina Mahfouz, Chibundu Onuzo, Bali Rai, Chris Riddell, Mary and Brian Talbot, Christie Watson and Tim Wynne-Jones.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Walker Books, 2016.<br />311 pages ; 21 cm<br /><br />Young People Services - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Fiction - JF - Available - 38048040515178<br /> https://stirling.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=1488511&CF=BIB Anita Ganeri tells the remarkable story of Dr King's leadership of non-violent efforts to overcome appalling institutionalised racism and prejudice. Presented in a graphic, magazine-style format, the book follows King's life from his childhood in Atlanta to the March on Washington in 1963 and his assassination in 1968. Ganeri concludes with a look at the legacy of Dr King's leadership. Anita Ganeri tells the remarkable story of Dr King's leadership of non-violent efforts to overcome appalling institutionalised racism and prejudice. Presented in a graphic, magazine-style format, the book follows King's life from his childhood in Atlanta to the March on Washington in 1963 and his assassination in 1968. Ganeri concludes with a look at the legacy of Dr King's leadership.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Ganeri, Anita, 1961-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Franklin Watts, 2015.<br />48 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 27 cm<br /><br />Drymen Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Non Fiction - 323.1 - Available - 38048030451269<br /> https://stirling.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=508121&CF=BIB Dr Phil Hammond, a GP and campaigner with unrivalled sympathy for patients' needs, helps give you the confidence and the tools to take control of your health care, and shows you in friendly, at times witty, ways how to navigate a broken system. Dr Phil Hammond, a GP and campaigner with unrivalled sympathy for patients' needs, helps give you the confidence and the tools to take control of your health care, and shows you in friendly, at times witty, ways how to navigate a broken system.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Hammond, Phil<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Quercus, 2015.<br />xiv, 304 pages ; 24 cm<br /><br />Killin Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Adult Non Fiction - 610.696 - Available - 38048021119461<br />Plean Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Adult Non Fiction - 610.696 - Available - 38048021119495<br />St Ninians Library - (Stirling Libraries) - Adult Non Fiction - 610.696 - Available - 38048021119487<br /> https://stirling.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=469047&CF=BIB This series looks at groups of people, often ordinary people, who did historically significant things. Each book shows how we know about their experiences from primary and other sources. It includes information on some historical detective work that has taken place, which has enabled historians to piece together fascinating stories. This series looks at groups of people, often ordinary people, who did historically significant things. Each book shows how we know about their experiences from primary and other sources. It includes information on some historical detective work that has taken place, which has enabled historians to piece together fascinating stories.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Spilsbury, Richard, 1963-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Raintree, 2014.<br />64 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (colour) ; 25 cm.<br />Primary source detectives<br /><br />Young People Services - (Stirling Libraries) - Junior Non Fiction - 323.119607 - Available - 38048030344654<br />