Make Good Trouble
Read real stories about moments that changed history, and find out what you can do to make a difference!
"Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble."
– John Lewis, Twitter 2018
Inspired by civil rights activist and congressman John Lewis’s call to challenge injustice, explore famous moments of global activism throughout history with more than 70 narrative stories.
Featured stories include the Newsboys’ strike of 1899, the Freedom Summer Project of 1964, Greta Thunberg’s first School Strike for Climate, and students against book banning.
A must-have, illustrated narrative non-fiction guide through stories of exemplary activism:
- Topics for every interest: Stories cover protests about climate change, racism, feminism, LGBTQIA+ pride, disability, and more from around the world.
- Beautifully told stories and useful resources: Alongside the moving narrative retellings of historical moments, kids can find information about how they can be activists in a safe way, alongside a glossary and key dates for annual activism moments from across the globe.
- Written by Jamia Wilson: The acclaimed author of Shining Bright, Shining Black, Big Ideas for Young Thinkers and Young, Gifted and Black.
Each true story in Make Good Trouble shares how activists across a variety of beliefs, ages, and backgrounds called for change, empowering young readers of all ages, abilities, and circumstances to make a difference. Brimming with illustrations and additional resources, including a timeline and information about how kids can get involved, this is essential reading for budding activists.
Jamia Wilson is an award-winning feminist activist, writer, speaker, and podcaster. Wilson has contributed to The New York Times, The Today Show, CNN, BBC, Oprah Daily, Teen Vogue, Elle, The Guardian, and more. She is an author of books for all ages, including Young Gifted and Black, Step Into Your Power, Big Ideas for Young Thinkers, and more.
Ashley Lukashevsky is a Queer Mixed-Asian artist originally from Honolulu, Hawaii. Ash uses illustration and visual art as a tool to strengthen social movements for our collective liberation— racial justice, immigrant justice, climate justice, mental health and LGBTQIA+ liberation. They believe that we need to be able to envision a world beyond harmful systems, and that art can be a pathway to do just that.
Devon Blow is a multi-talented artist from Los Angeles, CA, specializing in illustration, design, writing, and social justice activism. Her work passionately advocates for marginalized communities while celebrating cultural diversity. Notable clients include The Obama Foundation, Oprah's Book Club, The LA Times, and the United Nations.