Building a generation of upstanders.
We partner with educators nationwide to bring free Upstander literature and lessons into classrooms. Here's a snapshot of the impact we've built together.
Standing up to hate is hard.
Together, we can do it.
Nonprofit, Minnesota-based Courage Coalition engages young people in conversations about empathy and Upstander behavior using award-winning literature, performance art, and social action activities. We provide free teaching lessons and books to classrooms across North America.
Read about the Milkweed Film + Holocaust Education Project →
Donate to Milkweed
Please join our growing list of generous donors who are helping us make Milkweed a reality. We cherish your support and belief in this project.
Your donation towards Milkweed is tax-deductible.
Learn more →We're creating an animated adaptation of Milkweed to reach students beyond the classroom — in homes, community centers, and beyond.
milkweedthemovie.com ↗Thanks to our generous donors, we've completed professional voice acting for the entire film. This milestone brings every character in Milkweed to life.
With voice acting complete, animation is our next major milestone. Your gift brings us one step closer to sharing this story with students everywhere.
Donate to AnimationRead what our teachers have to say
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It teaches my students humanity and empathy. It reminds them we all have struggles and it's what you do with those moments that matter.
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Even though it is a tough subject, it is written in a way that allows children to learn about what took place through the eyes of an innocent child, which makes it more meaningful.
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My students ALWAYS love this book. It gives them an opportunity to practice inference skills and promotes empathy. My students can relate to the characters.