In Jane Langton’s 1984 novel The Fragile Flag (sequel to the better-known The Fledgling) nine-year-old Georgie leads what eventually becomes a march of 16,000 children on Washington in the name of disarmament. It works, so take a hint, America.
Kitty Flynn has compiled a directory of Horn Book recommended books on the subject of social activism and young people. And if you want to join the March, sign up here.