Act

Reach for this book when your child starts noticing that the world is not always a level playing field and they feel a budding urge to fix it. This graphic novel follows Olive, a middle schooler who realizes a school field trip is too expensive for some of her classmates to attend. What starts as a small observation turns into a full-scale campaign for school policy change, exploring the complexities of student activism and the social friction it can cause. Through Olive's journey, parents can help children navigate the tricky waters of standing up for what is right while maintaining friendships with those who might disagree. It is a perfect choice for 8 to 12 year olds who are beginning to understand socioeconomic differences and the power of their own voices. The story beautifully models how empathy leads to action and how one person, regardless of age, can challenge unfair systems.