The Kid's Guide to Social Action: How to Solve the Social Problems You Choose-And Turn Creative Thinking into Positive Action - Softcover

Lewis, Barbara A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1575420384 ISBN 13: 9781575420387

Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing, 1998

Synopsis

Inspire kids to choose the social causes they care about and take action themselves. Compelling, empowering, and packed with information, The Kid’s Guide to Social Action is the ultimate guide for kids who want to make a difference in the world. First published in 1991, this book has helped thousands of young people get involved, get noticed, and get results. It has won awards from Parenting Magazine (“Outstanding Children’s Book, Reading-Magic Awards”) and the American Library Association (“Best of the Best for Children”). And now it’s even better. ·    Step-by-step instructions show how to write letters, do interviews, make speeches, take surveys, raise funds, get media coverage, and more ·    Real stories about real kids who are doing great things let readers know they’re not too young to solve problems in their neighborhood, community, and nation ·    25 reproducible forms make it easy to circulate petitions, initiate proclamations, and prepare news releases ·    Ideas for working with government, including tips for lobbying local, state, and federal lawmakers, and for using social action skills with the courts ·    Resources point the way toward government offices, groups, organizations, Web sites, and books. Designed for kids to use on their own, this creative book is also ideal for schools, clubs, groups, troops, and youth organizations.

About this title

About the Author:

Barbara A. Lewis is a former public school teacher and sought-after speaker. She has received many awards for excellence in writing, teaching, and leading youth in service projects and social action. She and her students were honored for community contributions by President Clinton and have been featured nationally in many magazines and newspapers, in The Congressional Record, and on television. Barbara’s books also include What Do You Stand For? (For Kids and For Teens), Kids with Courage, The Teen Guide to Global Action, and The Kid’s Guide to Service Projects. She lives in Park City, Utah.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 4-8-A useful and inspirational update to the 1991 edition of the same title. Students often feel the need to better their world, but may be overwhelmed when they begin their campaigns. With this simple-to-follow guide, young people, teachers, and parents can plan their course of social action and expect to see results. Earlier entries have been updated to see what has been accomplished by motivated students since the first edition was published. Projects range from instigating cleanup of toxic waste to youth-rights campaigns. New material includes Internet searching, an expanded section on lobbying, and in-depth judicial information. A section of reproducible pages including proclamations, survey forms, and a grant application checklist further guide the efforts of young activists. This is a definite purchase for all collections, including those that have the earlier version. Be sure to share this dynamic title with your teachers and homeschoolers.
Mary B. McCarthy, Windsor Severance Library District, CO
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 1575420384
• ISBN 13: 9781575420387
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224