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Overview
This invaluable companion to the award-winning We Were There, Too! gives young readers the tools to bring about change. After the tragic and transforming events of the past year, young people are seeking out ways to become constructively engaged in their world. This book couldn't be more timely.
A collection of essays about children who have made notable achievements, arranged in the categories "Taking a Stand," "Reaching Out to Others," "Healing the Earth," and "Creating a Safer Future," accompanied by a handbook for young activists.
Synopsis
This invaluable companion to the award-winning We Were There, Too! gives young readers the tools to bring about change. After the tragic and transforming events of the past year, young people are seeking out ways to become constructively engaged in their world. This book couldn't be more timely.
Gloria Steinem
It's Our World, Too! is a clearheaded, good-hearted guide to help young people empower themselves.
Editorials
From the Publisher
"Deserves shelf space in every classroom and library." --Starred, Publishers Weekly
"Two books in one: first, fourteen fascinating accounts of children working for human rights, the needy, the environment, or world peace . . . Second, a handbook for young activists, with practical suggestions for planning, organizing, publicizing, and raising funds for social action projects." --Kirkus Reviews
"An invaluable book . . . Reads with intensity and should convince young readers that they can make a difference in the attitudes and policies of their world." --Boxed, Booklist
"A clear-headed, good-hearted guide to help young people empower themselves." --Gloria Steinem