Stand Up!: 75 Young Activists Who Rock the World - Softcover

Schlimm, John

9780985060299: Stand Up!: 75 Young Activists Who Rock the World

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0985060298 ISBN 13: 9780985060299

Publisher: Publishing Syndicate, 2013

Through their own voices and spirited calls to action, 75 of the world's most dynamic young activists share their extraordinary stories in this generation-defining collection for students, parents, teachers, volunteers, and community service leaders. Tapping into today's global youth movement where social entrepreneurship and activism merge at the intersection of business, pop culture, and nonprofit work, these stories showcase young men and women—some of whom started their efforts as early as three years of age—bringing savvy compassion and unstoppable courage to and from locations all over the world, including Africa, Pakistan, India, Peru, Colombia, Afghanistan, and the United States. Whether building freshwater wells in developing nations, fighting discrimination, saving animals, or honoring heroic soldiers, these are the young people on the frontlines, from mountain peaks to rain forests to school gardens and classrooms, changing the world for the better.

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About the Author:

John Schlimm has been an activist and advocate for healthy living, education, and the arts for more than two decades through his work with organizations such as the American Cancer Society; the American Red Cross; Citizens Against Physical, Sexual & Emotional Abuse; and the Humane Society. He has appeared on national media outlets including The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the New York Times, Martha Stewart Living’s Everyday Food, NPR’s The Splendid Table, QVC, and Fox & Friends. He lives in St. Marys, Pennsylvania.

Review:

“Young activists today are not only lighting up the four corners of the globe with their humanitarian work and public service, now in Stand Up! they inspire, challenge, and show other young people that changing the world begins with each one of us taking a step forward!” —Tavis Smiley, author, The Rich and the Rest of Us

“The young environmentalists and activists featured in Stand Up! are real-life examples of what will be required for us to create long-lasting, sustainable solutions for our world and all the species who share it. I am inspired and delighted by their courage, vision, and tenacity.” —Laura Turner Seydel, chairperson, Captain Planet Foundation

"The courage, compassion, and vision of the young people featured in Stand Up! should inspire everyone, regardless of age, to champion for a world of equality, respect, and inclusion for all. I am in awe of the ingenuity and bravery of today's youth leaders: many have stared down prejudice, bullying, and stigma to change schools and communities for the better. My hope is that these stories will embolden bystanders to become up-standers." —Timothy P. Shriver, PhD, chairman and CEO, Special Olympics

"Stand Up! profiles many young energetic people who will make the world a better place. It will inspire many young people to take the initiative to do a project that will make a real difference in people's lives." —Temple Grandin, author, Thinking in Pictures

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