It's Our World, Too!
Young People Who Are Making a Difference - How They Do It, and How You Can, Too!
ISBN10: 0374336229
ISBN13: 9780374336226
Paperback
176 Pages
$18.99
CA$24.99
A Christopher Award Winner
An ALA Notable Book
A New York Public Library "Book for the Teen Age"
This 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 September 11th, young people are seeking out ways to become constructively engaged in their world. This book is a compilation of young peoples' stories who have accomplished great things, and it also serves as a handbook for guiding young adults to action.
Reviews
Praise for It's Our World, Too!
"A clear-headed, good-hearted guide to help young people empower themselves."—Gloria Steinem
"[It's Our World, Too!] deserves shelf space in every classroom and library."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"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."—Booklist
Reviews from Goodreads
BOOK EXCERPTS
Read an Excerpt
It's our World, Too!
PART ONE
YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE
TAKING A STAND
I FOR ONE AM GRATEFUL FOR THE COURAGE OF YOUTH.
-- ELEANOR ROOSEVELT
NETO VILLAREAL AND...