Gun violence and the fight for public safety [Issues in action (Read Woke Books)]by Smith, Elliott 

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BTSB #: 827127 Available

Dewey: 363.3309/NAges: 9-14   
AR: 6.1 MG Lexile: 990

Genres:

Subjects: Gun control - United States Firearms ownership - United States Violence - United States

Summary: Gun violence has had a continued impact on public safety. This title takes a closer look at the effects of gun violence on specific demographics and American society.

Immigration, refugees, and the fight for a better life [Issues in action (Read Woke Books)]by Smith, Elliott 

BTSB Prebound(Lerner, 2022)

BTSB #: 827130 Available

Dewey: 325.73/NAges: 9-14   
AR: 6.6 MG Lexile: 1010

Genres:

Subjects: Immigration and emigration Immigrants Refugees United States - Immigration and emigration

Summary: Readers look at the issue of immigration in the US and globally, examining the history, laws, and causes surrounding immigrants' and refugees' search for a better life and the difficulties they face.

Income inequality and the fight over wealth distribution [Issues in action (Read Woke Books)]by Smith, Elliott 

BTSB Prebound(Lerner, 2022)

BTSB #: 827131 Available

Dewey: 339.2/NAges: 9-14   
AR: 6.4 MG Lexile: 1110

Genres:

Subjects: Income African Americans - Economic conditions Women - United States - Economic conditions

Summary: Throughout American history, income inequality has been a huge problem that harms people of color and women. This book explores causes of inequality and its lasting effects on entire demographics.

Mass incarceration, black men, and the fight for justice [Issues in action (Read Woke Books)]by Lewis, Cicely 

BTSB Prebound(Lerner, 2022)

BTSB #: 568332 Available

Dewey: 365/NAges: 9-14   
AR: 6.8 MG Lexile: 1080

Genres:

Subjects: Prisons African American prisoners Discrimination in administration of criminal justice United States - Race relations

Summary: The US criminal justice system disproportionately targets black men, resulting in much higher incarceration rates and impacts that can last a lifetime. Readers learn this system's history and context and ways they can help.

Opioid epidemic and the addiction crisis [Issues in action (Read Woke Books)]by Smith, Elliott 

BTSB Prebound(Lerner, 2022)

BTSB #: 827146 Available

Dewey: 362.2909/NAges: 9-14   
AR: 6.3 MG Lexile: 1040

Genres:

Subjects: Opioid abuse - United States Drug abuse - United States Opioids - United States

Summary: This engaging and informative title delves into the history of the opioid crisis, details the science behind opioid addiction, and advises young people on how they can help those in their communities struggling with addiction.

Use of force and the fight against police brutality [Issues in action (Read Woke Books)]by Smith, Elliott 

BTSB Prebound(Lerner, 2022)

BTSB #: 827227 Available

Dewey: 363.2/NAges: 9-14   
AR: 6.1 MG Lexile: 1030

Genres:

Subjects: Police brutality - United States Discrimination in law enforcement - United States Police-community relations - United States Racism - United States

Summary: In 2020, police killings caught on bystander video placed US police under scrutiny and spurred activists to call for reform. Learn the history and factors behind police brutality in the US, especially in Black communities.