Books

 Books have been a vehicle for social change for centuries, and early- to mid-1900s was no exception. It was when literature was a way for people with less power to speak and for challenging 'the way things were'. There were books such as “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee and “The Grapes of Wrath” by John Steinbeck that drew attention to racism and poverty, and made readers self-reflect and think about the world they experienced, allowing them to venture into a world of discussion that enabled them to take a closer look at their beliefs and give a voice to a society that was not so commonly heard. Readers were given a chance to look in depth and explore complex social issues which helped readers think critically and lead movements for change.