The Kid's Guide to Social Action: How to Solve the Social Problems You Choose-And Turn Creative Thinking into Positive Action
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Book 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.
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Are you ready to empower your child to make a difference in the world? Introducing The Kid's Guide to Social Action: How to Solve the Social Problems You Choose-And Turn Creative Thinking into Positive Action. This award-winning book has inspired and guided thousands of young people to get involved, get noticed, and get results. With step-by-step instructions, real stories of kids making a difference, and 25 reproducible forms, this book is packed with the tools your child needs to take action.
Awarded as the "Outstanding Children's Book" by Parenting Magazine and hailed as the "Best of the Best for Children" by the American Library Association, The Kid's Guide to Social Action is the ultimate guide for kids who want to create positive change. Whether it's writing letters, conducting interviews, making speeches, raising funds, or getting media coverage, this book has got it covered.
But it doesn't stop there. This updated edition includes invaluable tips on working with government officials and using social action skills in the courts. Your child will learn how to effectively lobby local, state, and federal lawmakers, as well as gain access to a wealth of resources such as government offices, groups, organizations, websites, and books.
Designed for kids to use on their own, this book is also ideal for schools, clubs, groups, troops, and youth organizations. Let your child's voice be heard and make a lasting impact with The Kid's Guide to Social Action.
Take the first step towards empowering your child to create positive change today!
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