Websites
buildresources.org is the website of BUILD, which began as a program of the Self Education Foundation, and is now an independent organization. BUILD has an impressive online collection of resources for self-education, and also for housing, activism, work, health, support and travel – mostly in the Philadelphia area.
protest.net is a calendar of protests, meetings, and conferences all around the world
idealist.org a huge resource for all types of activists, listing organizations, job opportunities, and more
takingitglobal.org is an online community that connects youth to find inspiration, access information, get involved, and take action in their local and global communities. It is now the world's most popular online community for young people interested in making a difference, with hundreds of thousands of unique visitors each month.
Books
Future 500 by The Active Element Foundation
This is basically the yellow pages of youth organizing and activism in the United States. It starts off with biographies of 25 diverse youth activists under 25. It then dives into a state-by-state directory of youth-based organizations. Needless to say, this book is indispensable for any aspiring activist.
It’s Your World – If You Don’t Like It, Change It: Activism for Teenagers by Mikki Halpin
This book talks about ways teens can make a difference regarding issues like free speech, racism, the environment, women’s rights, gay rights, bullying and school safety, animal welfare, war, safe sex, and AIDS. It includes the basics of activism, various projects and ideas, stories from teenagers who have made a difference, and all kinds of resources.
Recipes for Disaster: An Anarchist Cookbook
This is a really thick how-to guide on everything from bicycle parades to legal support to making musical instruments to non-monogamous relationships to supporting survivors of domestic violence. This book is full of enough ideas, information, and inspiration to keep anyone with a crafty and curious mind busy for the next three lifetimes.
Hope In the Dark: Untold Histories, Wild Possibilities by Rebecca Solnit
The author draws on her life as a writer and activist on historical events, and on current changes to find hope and an inspiring outlook on the future. This book is valuable for both seasoned activists and fresh faces.