"1968" by Michael Kaufman explores the turbulent events and cultural shifts that defined that pivotal year in history. Through a blend of personal narratives and broader social movements, the book chronicles the political unrest, civil rights struggles, and anti-war protests that shaped a generation. Kaufman highlights key figures and moments, examining how the counterculture and radical ideologies emerged in response to conflict and injustice. With a focus on young activists, the narrative captures the passionate spirits driving change, making it a poignant reflection on the enduring impact of 1968 on contemporary society and the ongoing quest for equality and justice. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called New York Times .

This book is aimed at children at US 9th grade-college freshman.

This book has been graded for interest at 14-18 years.

There are 148 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2009 by Roaring Brook Press .