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jocelynf's review against another edition
5.0
If you know a kid who is upset by something in the world, this book can teach them how to get involved and make lasting important change. This teaches the reader how to be resilient and proactive in a very manageable way.
story_sanctuary's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book! It's practical and energizing. Each chapter focuses on simple, practical ways to change the world from writing letters to organizing a march to making lifestyle changes. I liked that it included stories of other young activists who've made a difference in the world, too. This is a great book for middle or late elementary school kids and for families to read together. It definitely made me want to change the world with my kids.
mslibrarynerd's review against another edition
5.0
I love a book that encourages youth activists. This one is bright, positive, and full of great ideas and inspiration.
brissieb's review against another edition
inspiring
medium-paced
4.5
Highly inspiring and very helpful for any one out there who wants to protest and make a difference
elvis_waugh's review against another edition
4.0
Informative text about social problems, change, advocacy and action. Good mix of historical and contemporary examples of how to affect change at a local and global level. Obviously an American publication - would be interested in reading something with Australian examples too.
kadiehaywardmullins's review against another edition
5.0
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As an educator, I am always thrilled to find books that work well as an instructional tool and are well-designed by folks who understand the reflective process as a means to promote self-discovery and engagement. As a developer of leaders, it is rare to find something so simple but so powerful in a concise, compelling, and genuinely fun book. As a parent, this book gives me hope for the future of children like mine who want to make changes in their communities.
You Are Mighty is meant to a guide for kids interested in pursuing politics and policy, community engagement, or campaigning for causes. It is complete with beautiful stories of kids who have paved the way, important context for various types of movements and activism, and a step-by-step guide to engage in those activities with important worksheets to ensure readers are thinking carefully about what those movements mean to them.
You Are Mighty is meant to be for kids but it is for everyone. For everyone who has said ‘I care a lot about this but I don’t know where to start,’ or ‘I have this idea but what do I do now?’ It is for those who have already started making change and need a fresh perspective or those who simply have no idea where to begin. I found this book so useful, practical, and empowering I ordered copies for all of the group members (who range in age from their early 20s to early 40s) of a leadership organization I am a part of.
There is no age limit on making change and we need more works like this that empower our young people to be a part of building the world they want to be a part of someday.
Thank you to the @kidlitexchange network for the review copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
As an educator, I am always thrilled to find books that work well as an instructional tool and are well-designed by folks who understand the reflective process as a means to promote self-discovery and engagement. As a developer of leaders, it is rare to find something so simple but so powerful in a concise, compelling, and genuinely fun book. As a parent, this book gives me hope for the future of children like mine who want to make changes in their communities.
You Are Mighty is meant to a guide for kids interested in pursuing politics and policy, community engagement, or campaigning for causes. It is complete with beautiful stories of kids who have paved the way, important context for various types of movements and activism, and a step-by-step guide to engage in those activities with important worksheets to ensure readers are thinking carefully about what those movements mean to them.
You Are Mighty is meant to be for kids but it is for everyone. For everyone who has said ‘I care a lot about this but I don’t know where to start,’ or ‘I have this idea but what do I do now?’ It is for those who have already started making change and need a fresh perspective or those who simply have no idea where to begin. I found this book so useful, practical, and empowering I ordered copies for all of the group members (who range in age from their early 20s to early 40s) of a leadership organization I am a part of.
There is no age limit on making change and we need more works like this that empower our young people to be a part of building the world they want to be a part of someday.
Thank you to the @kidlitexchange network for the review copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
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