Make Good Trouble: Discover Movements That Sparked Change
Jamia Wilson
Feb 2025 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by Rachel Handshaw
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Read real stories about moments that changed history and find out what you can do to make a difference!
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-including the Newsboys' strike of 1899, the Freedom Summer Project of 1964, Greta Thunberg's first School Strike for Climate, and students against book banning. Each true story 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.
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.
"Jamia Wilson is a bright and shining light — a tireless activist, a vivid writer, and world-class bridge-builder. MAKE GOOD TROUBLE explores the rich and complicated history of social justice, presenting its leaders and heroes to the reader in a way that is accessible, thoughtful, and encouraging. There is much to be learned on every page, and much to be celebrated." Elizabeth Gilbert
© 2025 Jamia Wilson © 2025 DK Audio
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-including the Newsboys' strike of 1899, the Freedom Summer Project of 1964, Greta Thunberg's first School Strike for Climate, and students against book banning. Each true story 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.
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.
"Jamia Wilson is a bright and shining light — a tireless activist, a vivid writer, and world-class bridge-builder. MAKE GOOD TROUBLE explores the rich and complicated history of social justice, presenting its leaders and heroes to the reader in a way that is accessible, thoughtful, and encouraging. There is much to be learned on every page, and much to be celebrated." Elizabeth Gilbert
© 2025 Jamia Wilson © 2025 DK Audio
Read real stories about moments that changed history and find out what you can do to make a difference!
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-inc...
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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. She is also a co-author of Road Map for Revolutionaries and the introduction and oral history to Together We Rise: Behind the Scenes at the Protest Heard Around the World.
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.
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.
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 Yo...
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