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

Lewis, Barbara A./ Espeland, Pamela/ Pernu, Caryn

ISBN 10: 1575420384 / ISBN 13: 9781575420387

Published by Free Spirit Pub, 1998

About this Item

revised edition. 211 pages. 11.25x8.75x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Seller Inventory # 1575420384

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Kid's Guide to Social Action: How to Solve the Social Problems You Choose - and Turn Creative Thinking into Positive Action
• Publisher: Free Spirit Pub
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1575420384
• ISBN 13: 9781575420387
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.64 kilograms

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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 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.