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Make Good Trouble

Discover Movements That Sparked Change

Author Jamia Wilson

Illustrated by Devon Blow, Ashley Lukashevsky

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$14.99 US

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DK. | DK Children

On sale Feb 25, 2025 | 224 Pages | 9780744092196

Age 12 and up | Grade 7 & Up

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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—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. Brimming with illustrations and additional resources, including a timeline and information about how kids can get involved, this is essential reading for budding activists.

"In a world where young people are often underestimated, this book shines a light on their undeniable power and potential. We’re witnessing a generation that isn’t waiting for permission to lead—they’re organizing, challenging injustices, and demanding change across the globe. Jamia's book "MAKE GOOD TROUBLE" is needed because it is a reminder that the future is being shaped right now by those with the courage to act. I'm so glad this exists." – Luvvie Ajayi Jones, NYT bestselling author and book coach

"Young people have long been integral to movements for liberation. Their imagination, seriousness, energy, and love have fueled our most ambitious victories. Wilson affirms their rightful place in the history of progressive change and offers us an invaluable and accessible archive of their work to make a better world. Make Good Trouble is as much a gift for today's young people as it is for all of us who know a better future is possible because it reminds us how we get there: by cherishing and nourishing the bravery, brilliance, and care young people bring to our movements and communities." – Cameron Russell, Author of How to Make Herself Agreeable to Everyone and co-founder of Model Mafia

"I am not surprised that Jamia’s brilliance is easily translatable for this youth-full audience, but I am delighted. Never has it been more important for young people to activate their courageous voice toward the healing of our nation. This book is a field guide for ‘because they did, yes we can!'" – Rev. Jacqueline Lewis, author of Fierce Love and the Just Love Story Bible

JAMIA WILSON is the director of the Feminist Press. Wilson has contributed to the New York Times, Today, CNN, and more. She is the author of Young, Gifted, and Black and wrote the oral history in Together We Rise: Behind the Scenes at the Protest Heard Around the World. View titles by Jamia Wilson

Devon Blow View titles by Devon Blow

Ashley Lukashevsky is an illustrator and visual artist born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, currently based in Los Angeles. Ashley uses illustration and art as tools to strengthen social movements against systemic racism, sexism, and anti-immigrant policy. She aims to tear down these systems of oppression through first envisioning and drawing a world without them.

Her clients include Refinery29, Broadly, The Washington Post, Planned Parenthood, Girls Who Code, GOOD Magazine, Brooklyn Magazine, ACLU, Red Bull, Snapchat, Air Jordan, and Logo TV. View titles by Ashley Lukashevsky