Spotlight On Civic Courage: Heroes of Conscience

In the face of tyranny, certain heroes of conscience stand out for having adopted a moral stance and taken action despite great risk of imprisonment, physical harm, or even death. The biographies in this series shine a spotlight on civic courage. Each book presents the life of a different subject known for his or her peaceful resistance to political or social oppression, contextualizing the struggle in language accessible to readers at any level. These examples are sure to resonate with today's motivated and socially conscious readers, inspiring a new generation of heroes of conscience.