Episode Synopsis "Happy Reading ep. 19: Social Activism"

This epsiode opens with "Amplify," a verso poem about young people getting involved in social activism, and then spotlights five middle grade books about protagonists who are  passionate about bettering their communities. Featured books include A Good Kind of Trouble by Lisa Moore Ramée, Dress Coded by Carrie Firestone, Take Back the Block by Chrystal D. Giles, Turn the Tide by Elaine Dimopoulos, and Small Town Pride by Phil Stamper. 

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