I’m always looking for meaningful gifts for my kids, and as my son is getting older and seeing me more active in social justice and activism, I want him to be inspired by the stuff around our home. I want to be very intentional about the things I get him, so if I am going to bring toys, books and other things, including clothing, I’d prefer for them to have meaning, and that they teach him something positive, something that is going to inspire him to be kind to others, for example, and that teaches him about the world around him.
So, without further ado, here is this list of gifts for activist kids. I hope you find something here you like!
Activist Tees by Mixed Up Clothing
These tees have the names of activists doing great things! You can purchase the male activists tees here and the female activist tees here.
Price: $25 each
Boys Will Be Good Human Beings tee
That awful phrase, “Boy Will Be Boys” got a remake!
Price: $16.95
Coloring without Borders Coloring Book
If you buy this (bilingual!) book you’re supporting Families Belong Together and teaching your kids to love all people, regardless of where they come from. This beautiful coloring book has illustrations from over 80 professional artists from around the world.
Price: $24.95
Coloring Without Borders Coloring Book
Destroy the Patriarchy Not the Planet Tee
Price: $17.99
I AM A REBEL GIRL: A JOURNAL TO START REVOLUTIONS
This journal, I Am a Rebel Girl: A Journal to Start Revolutions is filled with cool activities like: Writing love notes to your body parts, drawing yourself climbing a mountain, writing a letter to an elected representative. Bonus: It has original artwork developed by female artists.
Price: $18.96
This beautiful board book features inspiring ladies from Amelia Earhart to Frida, Malala, Rosa Parks and many more!
Some of the proceeds will benefit UNICEF Australia.
Price: $20.95 (at time of this writing this book is on sale)
LITTLE FEMINIST CARD DECK
Introduce your feminist-in-training to strong female figures, from Rosa Parks to Billie Jean King.
Price: $12.95
LITTLE FEMINIST 500 PIECE PUZZLE
Great family fun with this 500 piece puzzle of awesome women like Rosa Parks, Lucille Ball and Frida Kahlo, among others.
PRICE: $13.99
24 pieces, for the little ones to work on their memory while learning about strong women.
Price: $4.99
LITTLE HEROES STORYBOOK, COURAGEOUS PEOPLE
This book will teach your little ones about courageous people like Martin Luther King, Jr, Gandhi and others.
Price: $10.00
MAGNETIC FAMILY
The possibilities are endless with these magnetic family shapes! Create all types of people, all types of families! Kids love magnets and this set will definitely keep them occupied.
Price: $29.95
MARCH, the life of John Lewis
This award winning set (it was the Winner of the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature) is perfect for older children who want to learn more about the Civil Rights Movement from a true life hero: John Lewis!
Price: $22.00
MARCH Journal – A Journal for Activism by John Lewis
This journal will help young activists write down their thoughts and has inspirational words and artwork from MARCH, John Lewis’ biography.
Price: $14.95
Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different: True Tales of Amazing Boys Who Changed the World without Killing Dragons
This book shows that boys can be many things, and anything they want to be! This book discusses gender roles and comes with a message: The message is: masculinity can mean many things. It is recommended for middle school boys.
Price: $15.28
Strong is the New Pretty: A Guided Journal for Girls
A guided journal perfect for girls 8-12 years old, that will help them learn about themselves, imagine themselves as strong girls and inspire them every day.
Price: $10.91
Women Who Dared Blocks
Kids can build towers and learn about strong women!
Sold by UnCommon Goods
Handmade by artisans in Michigan. $64.
Check out my list of gifts for baby activists here!
