Room Love (Craft It Yourself)

Micro Minis: Create Teeny Tiny Rooms With Your Own Style and Flair (American Girl Library)

Crafty Bags for Stylish Girls: Uniquely Chic Purses, Pouches & Pocketbooks

Paint (Creative Crafts)

Kids' Art Works!: Creating with Color, Design, Texture & More (Williamson Kids Can! Series)

Papier-Mache (Kids Can Do It)

My First Sewing Machine Book: Learn to Sew Kids

Max and Zoe: The Very Best Art Project

An informative and inspiring exploration of craftivism ― the intersection of handicraft and activism ― designed to encourage young creators while providing meaningful historical context.

You don’t have to be old enough to vote to drive political change.

In Crafting Change, author, TV producer, and craftivist Jessica Vitkus explores the rich lineage of craftivism, with profiles of craftivisit icons, many of whom are women and people of color. This YA non-fiction book shines a light on artist-driven projects like This Is Not a Gun – workshops where people sculpt objects the police have mistaken for a gun in fatal shootings -- alongside creative movements that mobilized entire communities, like the AIDS Memorial Quilt and the Pussyhat project for the 2017 Women’s March. This engaging narrative combines compelling artist interviews with full-color photos of creators and crafts alike.

A perfect book for teens who want to channel their creativity into political action, with ideas for simple projects sure to appeal to budding craftivists.

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Lisa Perrett, Elizabeth Ingrid Hauser, 2007

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Henry Pluckrose, 2004

Kids' Art Works!: Creating with Color, Design, Texture & More (Williamson Kids Can! Series)

Sandi Henry, 2000

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Renee Schwarz, 2000

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Alison McNicol, 2010

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